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I'm back in town after teaching at CSU Monterey Bay for 22 years

Steven Levinson · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:24am · email hidden

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Remember The Play You Can't Take With You?

Dennis Brown · Emeryville · Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:56am · email hidden

Happy 50th Class of 1977 Special Reunion Party !!!!!

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:13pm · email hidden

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Im looking forward to reconnecting with many at the Class of 77 50TH Reunion

Kathy Holland- Askew · Tracy, CA · Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:40pm · email hidden

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Happy 50th to the "Best Class " ever. We ROCK! Cant Wait!

Kathi Martin-Pinkard · Oakland,Ca. · Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:06pm · email hidden

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I love you at 50th Reunion 💓 in 2027.

Dennis Brown · Emervile CA 94608 · Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:17pm · email hidden

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Hello looking forward to seeing everyonenat the reunion

Sydney Simmons Windham · Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:23pm · email hidden

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We’ve officially kicked off planning for our 50th YEAR REUNION — yay! Let’s show that Yellowjacket pride by showing up and showing out for this once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebration. More details are coming soon… stay tuned!

Lynda Foster · Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:43pm · email hidden

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Just testing the guestbook with a new comment! Let's make this 50th happen!

James Reeves · San Jose, CA · Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 4:07pm · email hidden

Class of '77 0ne of the great classes of BHS during my teaching years! Do you remember taking Criminal Law? Did those exams kick your butt or what? But it was still a good class, right? Hope all yo out there are doing well. I'm traveling a lot doing volunteer work in National Parks and Forests, building trails, in Yosemite, Alaska and making beautiful places better like Macchu Pichu, Chile, Palestine and Afghanistan. Just got back from Croatia hunting truffles and mushrooms. Good life.

David Eichorn · Kensington,, ca · Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:40am · email hidden

Hello to all My BHS Class Mates of 1977! I want to Wish You All a Very Happy NEWYEARS 2015 and look forward to Our 2017 ReUnion! and Special note to James Reeves ... PRAYERS to You and Family for Your Loss, and May GOD Heal and Comfort You and Families.

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 2:51am · email hidden

Some sad news to convey, my ex-wife and friend for 40 years, Ellen Reeves passed away suddenly yesterday. Anyone interested in more info please contact me.

James Reeves · Mountain view, Ca · Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 9:58pm

Was getting a lot of SPAM in the guestbook recently ... cleaned it up and just posting this comment to say hello to everyone ... its been quiet from the BHS crowd not that facebook sprung up :-)

James Reeves · Mountain View, CA · Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 9:34am

Just want to say hi to all my Berkeley '77 friends!

Daphne Ostrander · berkeley, CA · Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:06pm · email hidden

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In February 2011 I move to Emeryville near to Red Wing Store. I love my new place. AC 72 and 802 lines. A wonderful place. Downsize life adventures. I sorry there No 35th reunion together.I still working Lucky's Supermarket in El Cerrito plaza.

Dennis Adam Brown · Emeryville, Ca · Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 12:24am · email hidden

Hello from the class of 78.

Tai Nguyen · Bay Area, CA · Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:32pm · email hidden

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Call me some evening hours 6 to 10 tonight. Leave your number.

Dennis Brown · Emeryville , Ca · Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 4:47pm · email hidden

WOW! I think it's WONDERFUL of you to invite BHS of 77 to the S.M. Fair this JUNE 13 & 14th to see T.O.P. aka - 'TOWER of POWER'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope to see ya soon! email me! Do I need a VIP ticket? (smiles) 06-03-2012. PS......... greenperls@yahoo.com.

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 6:07am · email hidden

Hello Classes of 77-78 - Anyone interested in a mini reunion. TOP is playing at the San Mateo County Fair June 13&14 2012. I happen to work there and would be happy to put together some great seats for any BHS/TOP fans - Dana Patton Stoehr (Class of 78). Assistant General Manager, San Mateo County Event Center and Fair.

Dana Patton Stoehr · San Mateo, CA · Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:49am · email hidden

Hi Classmates: Any word on a 35th Class Reunion this year? Hadn't heard. Any body ever hear from Sydney Simmons? Shout out to Ramona Evans!!!!

Colleen Staggers-Harris · Houston, TX · Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 8:24pm · email hidden

Anyone thinking about working on a 35th for next year????

Jim McMillan · Pinole, CA · Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 4:00pm · email hidden

Hi Class of 1977: Debra Partee Green here...I keep missing all the class reunions...I only blame myself for that...Life has been interesting for me...hanging in there....I hope everyone is doing well...Hi Michelle Coleman...I hope all is well with you, your mother and your father...Has anyone heard from Pamela Calhoun

Debra Partee Green · Berkeley, CA · Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 9:23am · email hidden

I would love to attend our next reunion! If someone would make sure I get notified of our next class event... send me an email...would be awesome to see the class of 77 . enjoythedance2@aol.com

Ramona Evans · berkeley, ca · Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 9:01pm · email hidden

Oh Gosh...amazing how I stumbled on this site...and to find a note from COLLEEN STAGGERS-HARRIS! Memories.

Ramona Evans · berkeley, ca · Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 9:17pm · email hidden

I love your site! keep this up! johnnytrench@gmail.com

John T · USA · Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 7:57am · email hidden

Yes I do still exist, more or less...... Also still virtually computer ignorant.. Believe that I can also be reached @ oscarbradley@earthlink.net {if aol isn't working} Hope all my '77' breathr.. and sisterin are all still well-ish..... c'epen Matt W. You know what I mean ? Hope to catch one of these 5 or 10 year marks...Until then, be well all! Oscar G.Bradley Emereyville CA. 510-681 4784

Oscar G. Bradley · emeryville, ca · Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:23am · email hidden

Berkeleyhighalumni.com posted its scheduled 3d ANNUAL picnic! for AUGUST 20, 2011 sounds like a LOT of FUN!!!!!! Go to the website for more info! All are welcome including our '77!

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 9:01pm · email hidden

I had no idea something like this existed. Hello, classmates! Jennie

Jennie Stein · New York, NY · Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 9:42am · email hidden

Any plans for a 35th BHS class of '77 reunion?

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Monday, April 11, 2011 at 2:14am · email hidden

Graduated in 1978 just want to find some of my old friends

Kenneth Bryant · Vallejo, Ca · Friday, January 14, 2011 at 10:08am · email hidden

Class of 76, 77, 78 ... In case you are not on Facebook, I have learned that Judy Moffett passed away last Sunday (11/21) from cancer. I remember her very well from the 11-12th grades and it comes as quite a shock to most. If you need further information please contact Samuel Weinstein @ www.facebook.com/samuel.weinstein James

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 12:03am

Hello Yellow Jackets! Thought some of you might be interested in this project recently done through the Berkeley Public Library: Digital Stories - Berkeley Desegregation Personal stories told by students and teachers about the BUSD in late '60s. this site won't allow me to include link - go the the library's site or youtube.

Peggy Judge · kensington, ca · Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2:41pm · email hidden

Hey all ... I finally posted pictures that Sheryl Rachal sent me in Feb 2009 (see the main photo section) ... I'm really sorry for being so slow, but I lost track of things ... I hope everyone is well ... all the best, James

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:02am

Hi everyone hope all is going well

Kim Porter · Berkeley · Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:35pm

Looking to buy a Berkeley High 1977 Yearbook...anyone have one. I wanted to buy one for a friend who graduated that year, but lost his yearbook.

Liz Hamala · Richmond, CA · Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:01am · email hidden

The time I attend Berkeley High School I Got a excellent education. I live in Reno Nevada.

Victor L. Brown · Reno, Nv Washoe · Monday, February 15, 2010 at 9:00am · email hidden

drop me a line any future events within our class.

Dennis Brown · oakland, ca · Saturday, November 7, 2009 · email hidden

WE MISS YA!!!! Bruce Cummings PASSED away this YEAR, glad to have seen him at the 30th .... James, did you post the PHOTO's I sent? Lots of nice pictures of BRUCE & friends at the (30th) PICNIC .... GOD BLESS him, Sheryl

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8:14pm · email hidden

I found this site while looking for the e-mail address of Colleen White (Staggers) who logged on to Classmates.com. I am at IBM Research in Tokyo (over 21 years!). Luckily Japanese labor laws make it difficult to lay off regular employees and we have great national health insurance. I go home to Berkeley now 5 times or so a year since my parents are getting old. It'd be a blast to go to one of the reunions if it coinicdes with one of my trips.

Mei Kobayashi · Tokyo, Japan · Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 5:57pm · email hidden

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Good to see only a few familiar faces. I am looking forward to the next picnic!

Hildy Harmon Revenaugh · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 7:45pm · email hidden

Hey all, there's a FaceBook page for Berkeley High alums, 1974-1978. Check it out!

Andrea Pappas · San Jose, CA · Friday, February 20, 2009 at 3:50pm · email hidden

Does anyone out there have an email address for Phil Wright? He moved to Mexico and I've lost his address...Thanks! Happy New Year to everyone! Andrea

Andrea Pappas · San Jose, CA · Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:19pm · email hidden

Hello Everyone! It's hard to believe it has been OVER A YEAR! since OUR 30th REUNION! Time sure does FLY BYE BYE!!!! I am still working on getting those PHOTOs posted! HA HA HA HA .... seriously! We really must plan for a 2009 pic-nic, beach party or something! OK? BLESSINGS to ALL.... Sheryl Rachal (77) PS...What ever happened to BRUCE CUMMINGS? Anyone Know?

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11:31pm · email hidden

Help! I'm looking for Jamie Law and Mary Pollard.

Patricia H. Ruda · Farmington Hills, MI · Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 3:39pm · email hidden

Sidney R. Poe, If you are out there, Please let me know. I've been thinking of you and how you are doing I miss you so much. I use to be your boo. I miss my old boo. I hope you are happy and doing fine. I hope you had the children you wanted so much and deserved. Back then you only had one little Sid. I didn't find out until recently that I was never able to have any children, But still, I'm okay and doing okay. If by the good graces of God you get this message please, let me know that you are okay. That means the would to me. I've heard that you died and I hope with all my heart tha that isn't so. If you ever find this message I live in Omaha, Nebraska and would love to hear from you and your spouse. It would would me the world to me to know that you are okay and doing well. Love & Peace. Danielle ''

Danielle Boyette · Omaha, NE · Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 3:32pm · email hidden

The Class of 1978 reunion is now set:

Anonymous · Saturday, August 23, 2008

The time for Kolya Renne's memorial service will be 2-4PM. Again, it will be held Saturday, 6 September, at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda,Berkeley.

Josef Lindholm · Dallas, TX · Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8:19pm

Kolya Renne's memorial service will be held 6 September (a Saturday) at Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda (just past the Solano Tunnel, heading towards Albany). At this point, I know the church is reserved from 2-5PM. I will post the exact time when I know it. Best Wishes to All.

Josef Lindholm · Dallas, TX · Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 5:11pm · email hidden

Kolya Renne ('77) died Monday, June 30. He posted a sad rant about a deceased classmate on this board some time ago. The posting was quickly removed. I don't think Kolya had a lot of friends and BHS was rarely a happy place for him. However, he was a good friend for a few crucial years in my life.

Paul Lecky · Berkeley, Ca · Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:04pm · email hidden

Hello all. Hope your doing well! Would have enjoyed being there... maybe next time...

Rinzai Bell · Sunnyvale, CA · Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:17pm

Sorry I should have looked at the site more I went to BHS in Missouri.

Linda Moore (Swindle) · USA · Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 1:38pm

Hi Class of 1978 and anyone else who wishes to attend. The 30 year Reunion is set for 8/23/08 at Golden Gate Fields Bayview Lounge If you haven't purchase you tickets for the Reunion, you can purchase them now on line by going to berkeleyhighalumni.com/1978 and follow the instructions. You can also send a check or money order payable to: BHS Class of 1978 and mail it to: PO BOX 3606 Berkeley, CA 94703 Cost: $100 single $190 couple. I hope to see you there! Tai Nguyen

Tai Nguyen · San Leandro, Ca · Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:04pm · email hidden

Hi all ... Daphne just sent me some new pictures from the 30th, so have a look! ... also, everyone please take a moment to think some positive warm thoughts for Daphne as she works through a very difficult time. Our hearts and minds are all with you Daphne!

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Friday, March 28, 2008 at 4:31pm

still waiting for the photos from the 30th. seems a long way away here and I was hoping to see photos of old friends

Tess Carter · perth, wa australia · Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 7:08pm · email hidden

When do those of us who missed the reunion get to see pics of it?

Mary F. Shavies-Rolan · RICHMOND, ca · Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 6:46pm · email hidden

Hello, All! I grew up in Berkeley, CA which is where I met most of you, while attending Washington Elementary, King Junior High, West Campus, then moved to North Oakland and attended and graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1977. Growing up, we lived at 1713 Dwight Way, where I recall some friends, like Kim Burgess, Countess Williams (it's a miracle I can recall these names) Lisa Felix, Usana Smith, Curtis (Nakamura?), from elementary school. I was a member of McGee Avenue Baptist Church for about 100 years (until I left for New York in 1999). Presently, I live in New York, NY (Harlem). Eventually, I will work my way back to the Bay (Area). Still pursuing my dreams :). My daughter graduated from Berkeley High in 1997 and is now living in Oakland. Eventually, I will settle down there; for there is no place like the Bay Area! Good, bad or indifferent, there is no place like it! If anyone knows Kim Burgess or Countess, please let them know I'm looking for them. Thanks and maybe I'll see you at the next reunion. Shout-outs to all of you! Please feel free to email me. God bless!

LeVera · New York, NY · Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:01am · email hidden

Does anyone know how William McMilliam, Tracy Scott and Ricky Taylor died?

Mary F. Shavies-Rolan · Richmond, CA · Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:45am · email hidden

BHS Class of 1978 Reunion (August 23, 2008) Hi All: I went to Longfellow, King, Willard & BHS, grew up in Berkeley (Dwight Way & Allston Way)and went to church in Berkeley for 34 years (Mc Gee Avenue Baptist Church) but I graduated from continuation school at Castlemont (Knight School). I remember all of my childhood friends: Angie Manning, Roy Stone, Terrance Aikens, Donald Sally, Nedra Martin, Beverly Green, Jackie Richards, Kenny Epps, Joy Carter, Harold Watkins and of course, Sharon Samuels (hey gurl!!!) I recently saw Roy Stone and met his beautiful wife, Carmen. I had dinner last night with Anthony Howard from Berkeley High class of '78. He looks absolutely marvelous and has arms the size of my thighs!!! ;-) I am looking forward to attending the Class of '78 reunion in August 2008 and seeing my old friends. I have lived in Alameda for 16 years and I was in law enforcement for 17 years. I am currently a Human Resources Manager and it is certainly my passion. If anyone has contact info for the class members of BHS '78, there is a yahoo group set up.

Dee Sutton · Alameda, CA United States · Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 11:45am · email hidden

Hello class of '77... I regret not attending the 30th reunion. Truthfully, I thought about it earlier in the year I said that I would find out more details later on...well, later on came and went. I missed the 25th and now I've missed the 30th. I did attend the 20th however. Hey guys, has anyone heard from Sydney Simmons, Karla Clark, Ramona Evans, Merri Gong, Elizabeth King or Kim Burgess. Shout out to Mary Conyers, Connie Lim, Lynda Fenton and anyone else out there that I considered a friend (excuse the maiden names...) God's choiciest blessings to all...

Colleen Staggers-Harris · Waller, TX · Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 11:30pm · email hidden

I haven't received any pictures from anyone from the reunion. I didn't take any pictures myself ... so until someone sends me some, there wont be any.

James · Saratoga, CA · Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:01am

When do we get to see pics from the 30th reunion? I just started a new catering business and had to do a conference that weekend. ( Maybe I can cater the next reunion since there seemed to be a problem with the food). But seriously I would really like to see some pics posted. Hope to make the next one.

Mary F Shavies- Rolan · Richmond, CA · Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 3:05pm · email hidden

Had a great time at the 30th reunion! Thank you reunion committee for putting it together. Has anyone seen or heard from John Finger or Mary Conyers?

Candy Ross-Holloway · Berkeley, CA · Friday, October 12, 2007 at 9:14pm · email hidden

Hello Everyone! It sure was GREAT seeing all of you! I hope to see some PHOTO's of the 30TH BHS Class of 1977 REUNION Soon!!!! I have some photo's to add in as well! Special thanks to the REUNION committee for all the effort in making this JOYOUS funtime POSSIBLE, you know who you are! Just don't stop the GOOD WORK! Fabulous..... hopefully next time can be 'UNTIL' (smile) EVERYONE keep in TOUCH & lets make the NEXT one even better! Tell those who didn't come to not MISS the NEXT one HELP FIND more CLASSMATES! Erin, I told you GIRL I wasn't gonna let YA DOWN! Candy, it sure was GREAT seeing YA too! Michelle, Rhonda, Dennis, Wanda, Columbus (a changed heart - smile), Mark S., Oh, and Paul Ricca thanks for the DANCEs, Tarrs, James Reeves - what a SWEETHEART! thanks again for communicating SWIFTLY! Anybody knows where HOLLY CHRISTOPER is? Lets find her! Karen Moody? Sarah Kenyon? Lori Frey? Patrice Taplan? Polly Goldfarb? Does anyone know where these PEOPLE are? HELP! Lots 'O Love, Sheryl

Sheryl Rachal · MERCED, CA · Monday, October 8, 2007 at 3:52pm · email hidden

Margaret Keith--drop me an email if you are missing your group picture taken at the reunion. --A

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 12:24pm · email hidden

I was also shocked at the locale for our reunion, given the price charged per person. The bar service was non-existent, and water was never served. We were told that there were not enough seats for everyone to sit on while dining, and the server who monitored the buffet was directing us as to the quantity of food to place on our plates. I understand that not everyone has the same financial means, but surely we could have gotten a better deal for our money elsewhere. Having said that, I was happy to reunite with old friends.

Anonymous · USA · Friday, October 5, 2007 at 10:56am

Missed the dinner but I caught a glimpse of the picnic... great to see people as always... looking forward to the 35th. Thanks to the Committee for putting this all together. Eric

Eric Arndt · San Francisco, CA · Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 10:38pm · email hidden

My health has been in arry as of late, found out I have one of those cancers that are not really treatable, just strung along. In the middle of this mid life event, I missed the 30th. Hope all are doing well in life, god bless, what you see is what you get, Berkeley High don't take no s......, don't you say that word!!!, Bruce Cumming

Bruce Cumming · El Cerito, ca · Monday, October 1, 2007 at 2:06pm · email hidden

It was so nice to see so many of my living friends enjoy reuniting. I just can not figure out why it was held in a rinky dink restaurant bar in Lafayette. Seventy bucks each for the most pathetic stand in line dinner with no formal tables? Can we get some bar service up in here, Please? And I thought I was in hell. How about the Claremont Hotel for the 40th? It's located in Berkeley of all places. Then we can enjoy several bars, enjoy the view, and enjoy crashing our drunk asses in a hotel room without having to drive.

Anonymous (IP=63.193.112.27) · San Francisco, CA · Monday, October 1, 2007 at 9:09pm

Margaret Russell: someone handed me a photo as we were leaving --it's the group photo and I think it's yours! Email me directly if you didn't get yours and I'll send it to you. It was fun last night, nice to see everyone again! --Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, C · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 1:11pm · email hidden

Well, all you lovely people, I am sorry to miss it. I have had my bookish weekend here in SoCal, which involved Orange County-reared cheerleaders flying unexpectedly through the air during book readings, etc., but never mind that. I did catch up with local BHSer Conrad Hurtt ('78), who is working on the next class' reunion, and perhaps I will have to go to their picnic by way of compensation. Unless we have some postscript-like holiday nog gathering later this year. Otherwise, on to the next one! May we continue to prosper in this mad century of ours... And hey, any similarly expatriated Yellowjackets here in the southland, give a holler...

Mark Williams · Pueblo of Angels, CA · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 8:42pm · email hidden

Hi Everyone! I'm glad I saw all of you at Lake Anza today. I suppose the shy & awkward me didn't walk up and say Hello to each of you, but it was a delight to see how we're all doing. I'm for a 35th. I don't care how big or small it is. My 11 year old broke out his little game computer and was a good sport being dragged to his dad's 30th year high school reunion. Keep the Cheetos and the Pepsis. best, Kevin Vance, the guy in the green, black & red frog shirt, recovering Willard stoner and BHS class-cutter (to work at KPFA)

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CA · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:12pm · email hidden

I won't be able to make the event tonight, but will attend the early part of the picnic on Sunday, with Steve Chew. Glad to see postings from folks I haven't seen for quite some time, like Brad Allen, Paul Lecky, Tom Klatt, Larry Becker, Connie Lim. I've been able to touch bases with Alan Kamada, David Commins, David Sakurai, Reggie Johnson. Hard to believe we are all getting so old!

Ralph Fong · Walnut Creek, CA · Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 12:19pm · email hidden

I doubt I'll be able to make the Saturday night event, but maybe Sunday at Anza? James, I can't update myself on the list because my email address is wrong and you reject me as spam (*sniff*) every time I try to ask your help. It's good to read all the posts. I hope my hubby and I can make the drive from SoCal and see some faces! :) Be well, everyone! Kjer (LaForce) Sahl

Kjer (LaForce) Sahl · Morongo Valley, CA · Friday, September 28, 2007 at 4:57am · email hidden

It's been wonderful reading these messages! Kent McQue...my first kiss...Longfellow School! Was experiencing a bit of trepidation around coming to the reunion and I'm showing up! Been working on situps for the past several weeks hoping to flatten and firm up the stomach, oh well..... know I'll firm it up through my work on the dance floor! Showing up single so looking for dance partners! Thanks again to the committee for all of your work. Looking forward to enjoying the fruits of the labor with you all! p.s. Tony (BB) Summers thinks I should get the 'most changed award' this year! Am completing my first year in ministerial school....gonna be a 'new thought/metaphysical' minister. What a trip!!! Love and blessings, Willa Barber Johnson

Willa Barber Johnson · albany, ca · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:56am · email hidden

Hello Everyone, I won't be able to make it on Saturday but maybe Sunday. I am living in Lake County CA on beautiful Clearlake and I am a Deputy District Attorney here. In my 'spare time' I am a DJ on the local community radio station with a celtic music show. I welcome anyone to come up and visit me up here in beautiful wine country if you are heading this way. P.S. Lisa Felix - send me an e-mail neato misquito

Susan Krones · Lakeport, CA · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:19pm · email hidden

Thanks Dennis Brown, for keeping me informed of all the future plans for the 30th, witch are now going to take place in two days, but unfortunately I can't get away from work, but I will make it to the picnic. I hope I could 'hook up' with some o'l buddies there. It's funny, my brother came up from LA to attend his 50th just this past summer,BHS re-union, and my older son had just started BHS, freshman, this year 'How Time Flies' It's amazing the places I have ran into BHS alumnis over the years, Las Vegas AV area during an Electronics convention, small town near North Shore, Hawaii, my wife's classmate in Japan, and the less fortunate in the streets of our neighboring city. We truly have a diverse class. Thanks again to the reunion committee for all their time and effort to make this happen.

Steve Chew · USA · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:39pm · email hidden

Hey Class of '77! Congrats on your 30th!! I remember many of you, as I am from the Class of '78. With a son in the class of '09, I am now the co-president of the BHS Development Group , a 501(c)3 nonprofit group of parent volunteers who raise and distribute money for Berkeley High. We fund or contribute to after school tutoring by teachers, 1st Step scholarships for students who are the first in their families to go to college, the Ultimate Frisbee team, the Mountain Bike team, the cheer squad and MANY other activities/field trips/projects. The Class of '47 had their 60th reunion this year and raised $4600 for us--I challenge you to better them and set the standard for my class to try to beat next year! BHS is in the process of regaining its national reputation (we moved up almost 100 spots in 1 year on the top 1,500 high schools list in Newsweek Magazine. Please support BHS! Hope to see you at the picnic!

Jenny Burroughs · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 8:12am · email hidden

Hello everyone. I'm also looking forward to Saturday's event. I was the 'other Michelle,' the real shy and quiet one who was voted Shyest during our senior year (and Most Likely to Succeed). So many of you may not have known anything about me. I probably won't remember very many faces, so i hope those of you who recognize me (and i'm still quite tall) will come up and say hello. And to reiterate the general sentiment, can you believe it's been 30 years??? Cheers. Michelle

Michelle Smith-Johansen · Monterey, ca · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 3:46pm · email hidden

Miss Mindy, thanx much for the kind words...likewise i'm sure :-))...btw: did we EVER break up???...if not why bother now, eh?...2-old 4 games anymore...gonna miss you an Miss Becky WAY!...EW&F, KOOL, O'JAYS it is... Hey Wei...good grief!...best memories ever with you, bro...maybe i will attend the picnic...also julian henkin and i were wondering what Kent was up to the other day?...now we know...Willa Barber?...man!...berkeley is simply amazing...

John Laetsch · berkeley, ca · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 7:44pm · email hidden

How heartwarming it is to read all of your connections. Thanks again, James, for making this possible. Looking forward to a great week-end. Yes, it has been a lot of work for the committee but I'm sure it will be well worth it. Glad to hear you all are doing some cool things ... surviving significant health challenges, giving back to the community, raising families and being good parents, moving about the country and the world, professionals doing your thing ... it's super! I'm proud that Berkeley is a part of my heritage. Those that can't come, you're with us in spirit and thanks for sharing.

Sunshine Michelle Coleman · Hercules, CA · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 8:59pm · email hidden

Thanks to everyone on the committee for putting this together. Not only can I not believe it's been 30 years, but what happened to the last 10? I would have loved to join all of you, but I just found out about the reunion today, from Tina Amidon(budding famous artist) Alas, I already have a plane ticket to British Colombia for 1 week. Please send me info on any upcoming get togethers.... I don't think Tracy Barker Bigelow knew about this either.... I'm sure the 35th will be here before we know it! Y'all have a great time and boogie on down for me!!

Lisa Braude Cannelora · alameda, ca · Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 5:20pm · email hidden

hi everyone. mmm what to say... i remember alot of you fondly, and some of you i still know.. (nancy carlin's daughter and my daughter are close friends) which has a certain symmetry to it...:) peace. wendy

Wendy Wellbaum Brooks · berkeley, ca · Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 5:58pm · email hidden

I won't be able to make the dinner, but may swing by Lake Anza for the picnic.

Avi Rappoport · Berkeley, CA · Monday, September 24, 2007 at 8:58pm · email hidden

Hey everybody, Glad to read so many familiar names in the guestbook. I can't believe I knew so many people. Saturday is bad as I am the organizer and gopher for my company party on Saturday. I do plan to bring the family to the picnic on Sunday and hope to see a lot of old friends and (un?)familiar faces. I hope we can do name tags on Sunday as well (with big letters)! Cheers, Kent

Kent McCue · ElCerrito, CA · Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:40pm · email hidden

I am excited about attending the reunion. I have not attended any in the past, so I definitely don't want to miss this one. Thanks to the committee members for putting this together. I had a blast looking at all the pictures from the past reunions and regret not making more effort to attend. I look forward to see you all again.

Wanda W. Williams · Berkeley, CA · Friday, September 21, 2007 at 8:27am · email hidden

Hello to the class of 77 (plus 76 & 78)! I don't think I can make this one due to a conflicting work schedule. I hope life is good for everyone as we begin to hit the half century mark. The great thing about the 25th reunion for me was that it triggered memories that have been buried and pack away for a long time. Of course, through the lens of time, the memories have taken on a more favorable tone. I still recognize a lot of the names - Larry Becker, John Latesch, Matt Watson and his lovely wife, Mindy Scharlin, Joseph Lindholm, et al. Many of these people probably also attended Malcom X and Williard (remember West Campus?) but it does start to get blurry the further back I go. Well, my daughter and son are in high school now and I guess I get live it over again but from the perspective of my parents (the irony of it all). Mindy Scharlin, I am glad to hear you are doing well. I think we go back as far as Malcom X? Play Earth Wind and Fire for me (That's the way of the world) and I will thinking of all you in spirit! Take care,

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT, Ca · Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 1:19pm

Thanks very much to you folks on the committee --I know organizing something like this is non-trivial. My husband, Stephen Carroll (also '77), and I will be there! Erin D., our couch has your name on it!!! Lucy F., if you are out there, I hope we get to see you. Looking forward to lots of dancing! ---Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:32pm · email hidden

Hi, Hadn't been to a 77 reunion yet, thought I'd look up to see if there was one. Well I'll be in Ireland while this one is happening, so have a good time and maybe I'll see you in another 5 or 10 years.

Annelise · Santa Clara, CA · Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 10:38am

Hi Everyone, I won't make the Saturday night event but I will drag my 11 year old with me kicking and screaming to Lake Anza the following Sunday Afternoon. (it IS Lake Anza, right?) Funny thing, I was in the underground papers talking about Kid's Liberation when I was his age. We can all laugh about the old days, and the new days, as well as how much grey hair and weight we've gained or lost, and the beach is a perfect place for that. luv, Kevin PS: if interested, write me for a link to my myspace thing. No, I'm not selling anything.

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:53pm · email hidden

H A P P Y 30TH R E U N I O N !!!! W E ' V E COME T H U S FAR B Y FAITH!!!! ~ GOD BLESS EVERYONE, MZ. DEBBY

Debby Burgess · alameda, CA · Friday, September 14, 2007 at 8:44am · email hidden

I'm Looking forward to another surreal class of 77 BHS reunion. Go Bears.

Matt Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 4:00pm · email hidden

I can't believe it's been 30 years... well, for me it's only been 29, since I am authentically from the class of 1978. However, I have been adopted into the class of 1977 by marriage! Earth, Wind & Fire came on the radio this morning and I found myself looking forward to reconnecting with y'all. The spirit of Berkeley never leaves us. Thank you to the committee for all their effort and time in organizing this event. Namaste, Marie

Marie Parker Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 8:46pm · email hidden

Since I will not be able to attend the 30th reunion, I wanted to say HELLO to my BHS friends! Although I have lived in western Nevada for 25 years, Berkeley (the verb) remains in my heart. It was a special time in history and a special school that has affected the arc of my story, for sure. My degree in nutrition from UCB has served me well and I continue to work in and study the field. I have become somewhat of a nutrition advocate and all around pacesetter in these parts. My husband and I are still in the midst of raising teenagers, a full experience. One son decided to attend a the Davidson Academy of Nevada, a new public high school for profoundly gifted students. Families are moving here from around the country to attend this school, so I thought I would put this out, just in case anyone is looking into this. I am happy to be here now and send my blessings to you.

Lisa Hill · Reno, NV · Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 8:41am · email hidden

Great to see all the names from the past - 'glad to hear that so many are able to make it on the 29th - should be a blast to catch up with everyone.

Brad Allen · Alamo, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 12:35pm · email hidden

It's hard to believe it's 30 years already! Looking forward to seeing everyone. A special Thanks to the committee for making this happen!

Josie Genievich · Berkeley, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:57pm · email hidden

I don't think I will make the Saturday dinner, but I am planning on the Lake Anza picnic on Sunday with the kids. Lot's of memories of cutting class and heading to Anza back in the day... I look forward to seeing lots of you there!

Nick Gibbens · San Rafael, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:04pm · email hidden

I too find it hard to believe it's been 30 years! I remember when we were 'living for the weekend'! I look forward to going 'back down memory lane' with you all and to having a good time! Thanks to the committee for all of your dedication and hard work! Willa Barber Johnson

Willa Barber Johnson · Albany, Ca · Monday, September 10, 2007 at 8:54pm · email hidden

I was glad to find out that the 30th reunion is happening in September, because in October I am moving to Asheville, NC. So happy that I don't have to miss this. I had an eventful year in that I have (so far) survived esophageal cancer. I am very grateful to be alive to come to this reunion, since last December I was told that my chances of survival were slim.

Julie Sherman · Berkeley, Ca · Monday, September 10, 2007 at 10:12pm · email hidden

Looking forward to meeting all. It's been 30 years already. Thanks for making this possible.

Manjit Birdi Plahey · martinez, CA · Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 11:43am · email hidden

Ok, figured Id maybe try again..wont be able to make the dinner, but still want to try to get to the picnic Sunday-- only problem I (still) have is, w/o a car and since the bus stopped running to Tilden as of Labor Day, is there anyone that can maybe meet me in Berkeley Sunday somewhere to get a ride to the picnic? Thanx again :)

Robin Kanstein · Davis, Ca · Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 6:48pm · email hidden

It's nice to see so many familiar names--Becky, Mindy, Jenny, Luther, John, Wei, Keith, Jim, Marcus (4th grade Longfellow), Danny, Daphne, Tom, Erin S, Erin D (the photo you arranged from the 25th sits in my office), Michelle, Marius (back to 5th grade at Longfellow) Connie--and to know that the reunion will take place. Good memories come alive. I'm sorry to miss the 30th. It will be held on the first weekend of the fall quarter here at Oregon State where I teach geography. I've just spoken with Columbus Smith who wants to come but also may not be able to make it. I enjoyed reconnecting at the 25th and would love to stay in touch with old friends. Where are all of you beautiful people? Wishing the best to all.

Larry Becker · Corvallis, OR · Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:24pm · email hidden

Forgot to ID myself on my last entry. Enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I've been away from Berkeley for most of the last 30 years, but I remember my time at BHS vividly and it makes me smile. :) Have a great party, Yellow Jackets. Play a little Marvin Gaye and Wild Cherry for me. Ciao, Becky (Chambers) Hennessy

Becky (Chambers) Hennessy · Chicago area · Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:46pm · email hidden

Thanks to those of you organizing this event - appreciate your efforts. See you on the 29th - how is it possible that it has already been 30 years?!

Jenny (Hunt) Gallagher · Oakland, CA · Monday, September 3, 2007 at 10:37am

Dear All: I am sorry to hear the date for the reunion is set for 9/29 as I will be unable to attend. I have a business meeting in Minneapolis that weekend so I can't come to the reunion this time around. I would have liked to come out for the 30th since I missed the 25th since it was held just after I moved to Boston. I am sure it will be a blast - please tell everyone hello that remembers me - and for those of you that remember my big announcement at the 20th reunion, I am alive and well and very healthy. Last year I celebrated 10 years of survival post cancer. I am truely one of the 'lucky ones' and I feel grateful and blessed to be alive each day. It is nice to see all the names and messages from people who are signing the Guest Book. Glad to see Mr. J. Laetsch is still around....would have loved to see him after all these years (I hope you are hanging in there, John.) Glad to see some other East Coasters are around (Stacey and Erin). We should all rendevous since we only live a few hours from each other!! All the best to everyone....cheers, Mindy

Mindy Scharlin · Boston, MA · Monday, September 3, 2007 at 7:16pm

Hi everyone, I'm with the class of 78 and hope to make the picnic to catch up with some old friend. Anyone that wants info on our reunion can join us at Yahoo! Groups - BerkeleyHS_1978.

Tai Nguyen · San Ramon, Ca · Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 12:16am · email hidden

A play about Berkeley High!? Apparently so. I'm having quite the Berkeley afternoon, here in sweltering L.A. - watching Cal ahead (so far) of Tennessee in football, and as I go through mail, I open some U.C. stuff, to find out that a Berkeley High-reared playwright named Itamar Moses is getting a play called 'Yellowjackets' workshopped on the U.C. campus. This 'young man' was *born* in '77, and went to BHS, and then points east, became a playwright of some growing renown, and now has written a play about Berkeley High. And it's free! Sept. 15 at 8, or Sept. 16 at 2, in the Durham Studio Theatre at Cal. Did I say free? Q&A afterwards! There's more info online on the Cal Drama Dept's website (tho' I can't link from here...) You folks still on the auld sod, let us know how it is! Or what it is!

Mark L. Williams · Pueblo of Angels, CA · Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 7:14pm · email hidden

Alright...let's get this party in action...my (fantasy) suggestion for a band would be Salsa de Berkeley (way ahead of their time...check out Wolfgang's Vault Concerts for great streamed downloadable show from 74). To those who wonder about the wisdom of having the dinner in Lafayette, the 20th wasn't exactly in Berkeley either... Her Erin...looks like I won't be the only Vermonter there this time... Unfortunately, Leslie (wife) and Jack and Ella (kids) will be staying home...only flying out for 3 days! Can't wait to see y'all!

Stacy Starkweather · Morrisville, VT · Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 9:32am · email hidden

Just wanted to say I hope everyone has a GREAT time. I was chronically shy and never spoke to anyone so you wouldn't know me or miss my attendace anyway but in my abscence - raise a glass to what once was our youth and it's never ending energy, hope and optimism of the future.

Jennifer Fraley Juelich · Martinez, CA · Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 1:36pm · email hidden

Hi All, You have found me, and Thank you. It is my plan to be in attendance for our reunion.... Hope to see you all soon. Luther

Luther T. Jessie, Jr. · Oakland, CA · Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 8:36pm · email hidden

I feel reallly awkward asking this, but after talking to a friend on the committee, it was suggested I sort-of ask for help with this: I really want to be able to make it to the dinner as well as the picnic, but being on a fixed income, all I can really afford is amtrak and the cost of the dinner, which would rule out a hotel stay cost-wise, so if anyone has an available couch for that night? (whew, that was hard to get out). Thanx. :) OR- if anyone is coming down from Davis for a carpool maybe?

Robin Kanstein · Davis, Ca · Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:12am · email hidden

In case you are just reading the guestbook and not looking at the main BHS page , you can now buy your tickets for the 30th reunion either by check or by credit card online. See the main page for details. Also, please register your name in the online registration so we have your most up-to-date contact information. Its a real pain to manually update this information so it helps a lot if you use the online system.

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 12:46pm

Hello everyone: This has been a long time for me; I have not had the opportunity to come to any of the reunions because of work, or life getting in the way. But I have had the good fortune to have kept in contact with a great deal of all of you. Please e-mail me if you would like. Enjoy the 30th reunion. Love: Massimo Brofferio

Alberto (Massimo) Brofferio · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 12:37am · email hidden

Great to see 77 is alive and well, just thought I d update you,my sis is up in seattle, brad allen is my neighbor, john gaebler and david hirvo are still out and about. Hi to everyone, won t be able to make the 30th but look forward to the 35th. keith briar

Keith Briar · alamo, ca · Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 8:49pm · email hidden

Hello everyone, I actually graduated early with your class, however, my class was 1978; After coming to the 20th class reunion I actually went to the 1978 the year later, feeling like I knew more of those folks. Anyway not sure what my intent is yet, just connecting.

Debora Adams-Truso · Richmond, CA · Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 10:11pm · email hidden

Wow, nice to hear from everyone again.

Sally Derman · Queens, NY · Monday, August 20, 2007 at 12:16pm · email hidden

someone please tell it's 30 daze...NOT 30 years!!!

John Laetsch · berkeley, ca · Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 9:57pm · email hidden

see everyone soon

Annette Lee · anerican canyon, ca · Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 11:38pm

While I understand the desire to have the reunion in Berkeley, I want to discourage complaints about where the event is being held as it's not a constructive use of energy. The committee did the best we could with the limited time we had to pull together a reunion event, while also trying to keep the costs down. The most important thing seems to be to reunite and celebrate together in the same room, particularly since we're now spread out across the Bay Area and beyond anyway. Thanks for understanding.

Michelle Coleman · Hercules, CA · Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 12:04pm · email hidden

Congratulations to the class of 1977. I am honored to be included even thou I am class of 1978. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the family outting. Pamela

Pamela Simpson · Union City, CA · Monday, August 13, 2007 at 10:04am · email hidden

Living in Pasadena, working as a sound editor in film post. Also a fine art photographer. I'M Looking forward to seeing my OLD friends from the class o 77! copy and past this link if you'd like to see some work. www.silverandlight.net

Stephen Linsley · Los Angeles, CA · Monday, August 6, 2007 at 5:19pm · email hidden

I've been looking forward to the 30th Reunion for some time, especially since I missed No. 25. I very much appreciate the work of the Committee to put this event together for the rest of us. Thank You! That said, am I the only one who thinks it's WIERD for a BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL class reunion to be held in the suburban town of LAFEYETTE? How did this happen? Is there no Berkeley restaurant able to host a party for several hundred? I mean, why stop in Lafayette? Come up to Davis and have it here! Clearly some very thoughtful people have worked hard to find a good venue. And I'll show up in Lafeyette if that's where it's at. But I think BERKELEY is where the BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL REUNION otta be. Now - For entertainment. Can we get Tower of Power to play? Earth Wind and Fire? Donna Summer? I heard she sang at a Governor's gig earlier this year. Oh - And please be sure to make the name tags with BIG print so that those of us with failing eyesight don't have to embarrass ourselves by squinting at someone's lapel trying to remember who in the heck they are - because they sure LOOK familar - even after 30 years of wear and tear and good livin'. Looking forward to this event. Cheers - Jim McKinney

Jim McKinney · Davis, CA · Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:04pm · email hidden

Well, dang. I missed the 25th due to that being my "summer of divorce" (is this the antithesis of a "Summer of Love?"), and now the 30th comes... on the same weekend I have back-to-back bookfest appearances down here! I am still writing books for young readers on the march, and I'd obliged myself to these two fests some months in advance. Sigh. Well, have a splendid time everyone. Does this mean on to the 35th? Or the 40th? Or do I get too far ahead of myself...?

Mark Williams · El Lay, CA · Monday, August 6, 2007 at 10:46pm · email hidden

Hi everybody, Life is very busy, as I'm sure it is for you too, so we were slow to start the planning for the 30th reunion. But, we've got it going for Sept. 29 & 30 and we hope to see you there. Please be sure we have your address and email so we can send you the details (also keep checking the website for updates). Hats off and much appreciation to James Reeves for keeping the site live all this time. He's a jewel and we thank him for his expertise and efforts, which are really really helpful and needed. And thanks to the rest of the committee, too. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon. To those that can't be there, we know you'll be with us in spirit. Hope life has been good for you and your families. Blessings, Michelle

Michelle Coleman · hercules, ca · Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 2:57pm · email hidden

Contact Info (951) 490-6077 Cell (951) 656-7718

Marcus Mckinney · Moreno Valley, Ca · Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 5:05pm · email hidden

Just a reminder to everyone about your contact info ... you need to register your information on the registration page If you don't see your name already, just add it. If you have any trouble adding your name, send me an email and I'll try to help. ... we won't be extracting phone numbers or emails from this guestbook. Signing the guestbook does not mean you registered. Hope everyone is well,

James Reeves · Saratoga, ca · Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 6:33pm

HELLO everyone! Erin & I (SHERYL) are looking forward to seeing you all this SEPT 2007 for our 1977 Berkeley HIGH School CLASS ReUNION!!!!! So, please come equipped with your VIDEO's and CAMERA's!!!!!! Let's all have a TON of FUN this Year! with LOT's O' LOVE....... Erin Stewart and Sheryl Rachal

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 10:49pm · email hidden

HELLO all ..... Erin Stewart & I (Sheryl Rachal) hope to see YA all soon on SEPT 29, 2007 @ JOE'S in Lafayette, CA 3707 Mt. Diablo Blvd ..... don't forget your VIDEO's and CAMERA's!!!!!!!! remember it's between 7pm to 11pm ...... here's looking forward to seeing YOU ALL! Erin Stewart and Sheryl Rachal at

Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11:43pm · email hidden

Wow!!!! Thanks all of you who have worked hard to make this happen! Looking forward to seeing you all.

Cassie Scott · Richmond, CA · Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 10:57pm · email hidden

Hope everyone has a wonderful 30th. Can't attend this one. Did the 10th and the committee work, with Mindy (hey, Mindy-Mind), Sunshine, Willa, Dennis, Chris -- all of you! We had such a great time, with our gettogethers at each others' homes, camping trip and swimming, carving our school and graduating year (BHS '77 -- YEAH!) on a picnic table, and posing for pics in the bleachers at BHS, yes? We were 27ish then and, wow, I thought I'd live in the Bay Area forever. My family's still there, so we visit, but Tod, the kids and I now are in Chicagoland. Wishing we could be there; we'll be thinking of you all. In the meantime, I'm with James: Only 500-sumpthin' days of Bush remaining.... :)

Becky · Chicago, IL · Monday, July 30, 2007 at 1:49pm · email hidden

I'm interested in learning if a 30th reunion is in the works. I'm in touch with a few other '77 yellowjackets who might be pursuaded to come out of the woodwork. Tom

Tom Klatt · Berkeley, ca · Monday, July 16, 2007 at 9:07pm · email hidden

Looking forward to our 30th Reunion

Harpreet S. Sandhu · Richmond , Ca · Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 10:16pm · email hidden

What a wonderful website. Lots of fun reading the entries. I haven't been to any of the previous reunions, but would love to be at the 30th. Ruth Sopher - Class of 78

Ruth Sopher · Mevaseret Zion, Israel · Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 5:36am · email hidden

Just happened on the site, had a great time reading entries and remembering people I went to BHS with. Am interested in any future reunions, since I missed all of the previous ones.

Robin Kanstein · Davis, Ca · Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 12:29pm · email hidden

I live in Vermont now, but won't miss the 30th - THANK YOU for everyone who is getting this together out in California. My email is the same. . . Looking forward to it! Erin

Erin Donahue · East Thetford, VT · Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 4:56am · email hidden

I missed all the previous reunions alas, but would like to go to at least one! My kids are curious too...

Marius Landauer · Brookdale, Ca · Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 6:27pm · email hidden

grad 79

Melva Wright · Dublin, ca · Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 9:09pm

I was in the 77 class but graduated as a junior in 76. I plan to be in the States after about October 5 this year. If there's to be a no-host reunion after September 07, I'll be there. I welcome any personal correspondence from 77ers.

Renée Melchert · Amlapura, Bali Indonesia · Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:16pm · email hidden

This is great news. Wanda, any help you need, I'm here for you..

Rick Golphin · Brentwood, CA · Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 9:24am · email hidden

Hi all... I just got a call from Michelle Coleman who was meeting with the gang to look into a 30th reunion. She is thinking that it will be September or October this year, but it is not certain yet. She says she is looking into the possibility of a family outing, followed by a no host arrangement at a bar/restaurant. I amsure she would like help, so if you are able, let me know or call her directly. You can send me email through this website. Meeting with Michelle were Connie and Wanda.

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Monday, May 28, 2007 at 5:18pm

I missed our 25th reunion, but I'd make sure to make the 30th. It doesn't matter if it's small and simple as along as there's good company and plenty of booze :-). I hope this happens.

Jerome Abernathy · New York, NY · Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 8:28am · email hidden

Hope some group of energetic people make a 30th reunion happen! I have a son at BHS, and a daughter on the way there, and their experiences trigger plenty of memories. I would be delighted with a simple no frills event as long as there is food, alcohol and music.

Paul Lecky · Berkeley, CA · Monday, April 16, 2007 at 2:36pm · email hidden

Count me in. It would be great if we can make this happen!

Daphne Moore-Hunter · Colton, Ca · Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 5:37pm · email hidden

30yrs. count me in. mfsrolan@yahoo.com

Mary F. Shavies-Rolan · Richmond, ca · Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:18pm · email hidden

It would be

Danny Wynn · Columbia, SC · Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 11:11am · email hidden

I'm in. I would love to see how everyone is doing. I like the outdoor events. But dancing to

George Tsaconas · Berkeley, CA · Friday, April 6, 2007 at 10:33am · email hidden

Yeah, I'm all for another reunion. That'd be great!

Charlie Bucher · Oakland · Friday, March 30, 2007 at 11:36pm · email hidden

I am so excited about this reunion, hopefully we can make this happen people!

Jackie Ford (Achan) · Stafford, VA · Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:07pm · email hidden

30th reunion? I'm in!

Scott Chan · Los Altos, CA · Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 9:16pm · email hidden

Count me in. I think both events would be nice but either one is good. I hope every one is enjoying life and appreciating their loved ones. Take care,

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT, CA · Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 12:54pm

Are we having a 30 year reunion?

Odell Qualls · Oakland, CA · Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 2:55pm · email hidden

Hi all It's been 30 years!!! WOW!!! I have been exchanging e-mails with James Reeves, and to our knowledge no one is yet working on a 30th reunion. I am interested in work to put one together but I can't do it alone. Please respond to me, or here in the guest book if your are: Interest in helping put it together or Interested in attending. and If you're interested in attending. please advise if you would prefer: A more formal evening funtion A picnic type event or Both, as we have done in the past. Thanks in advance Jim M. McMillan

Jim M. McMillan · Pinole, CA · Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:53pm · email hidden

Hey! Good to read about how everyone is doing. I remember many of you like Rodney Anderson (sanderson). 1976.

Kevin Anderson · Berkeley, ca · Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 10:17am · email hidden

There are a couple of us who attended the institution. Those who also knew the other are welcome to address me.

George Bazak · oakland, ca · Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 4:35pm · email hidden

Is anyone working on the thirtieth reunion? It seems like the 25th happened five minutes ago.... Best wishes to all, Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Friday, October 27, 2006 at 2:05pm · email hidden

greetings to all! i'm from the class of 1978 and have missed every reunion thus far, but hope to make it to the next one...

Anne Pope · Brooklyn, NY · Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 10:25pm · email hidden

More wist! More rumination and sensation of time utterly flying! Here I was, checking in as a run-up to next year's putative 30th reunion, and in scanning the "recent" messages, came upon my own post from... 2003! It's been a fast three years... I'm still writing columns and books (on my 5th "Danger Boy" book now, actually), still divorced, still missing Northern Cali, but mostly, still raising my two own "danger boys", now 12 and 7. Would love to hear from any BHS/School of the Art folk similarly expatriated to this large town south of Bakersfield...

Mark Williams · El Lay, CA · Friday, October 13, 2006 at 5:02pm · email hidden

Hi, I graduated in 76 one year early, I would realy enjoy seeing everyone who is still with us I missed every reunion so far but intend to show up for the 30th.I graduated from east campus (a family tradition),and went on to become a top nationaly ranked 10 speed racer.I am living in Alameda now,and work at United Parcel Service.Send me an Email if you like, Cheers!

Daniel Cvar · Alameda, Ca · Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 1:44pm · email hidden

I hope this makes everyone in the Class of 1976 Happy!!! Our reunion will be November 18th, 2006 at Golden Gate Fields. You can go to www.greatreunions.com for complete details, just follow the link to California, go to Berkeley High 76 and all the information on our reunion will come up. I hope to see everyone there. 30 years, I can't believe the time has passed so quickly. You can reach me directly at 1-317-334-8774.

Rodney Abernathy · Indianapolis, IN · Monday, July 3, 2006 at 3:09pm · email hidden

Ellenwood, GA, 30294. Cell Phone 510-406-5894

Jerry Dillard · Ellenwood, GA · Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:22pm · email hidden

Was talking with a friend today and suddenly realized how old I am. The scary thought hit me that it is now my 30th year since High School. What happend to all that time in between? Amazingly I found my old yearbook in a box under the house. (OK, I am a sentimental pack rat and proud of it.) Lots of nice memories in there! I am sad to not have found anything yet on the web about what is going on with Class of '76. However, I am very glad to see that Class of '77 is going strong. You guys are still better than the 76ers I guess.

Carl Galewski · Santa Cruz, CA · Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 3:05pm · email hidden

Hi there, I was at Le Conte Elementary School Left when I was 9, anyone remember? Curtis? Aleso, Storrie, Perrin, Mitzi? Rosie

Rosalie Dow · Dundee, Scotland · Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 7:48am · email hidden

It is always great looking at this site. My family and I had a wonderful time at the 25th reunion. Since then, we've had the pleasure of hooking up with Luther Jessie and his family several times, I've exchanged emails with Phil Wright, and hope to catch up with more classmates through this site and the 30th reunion. Children are now 14 and 8; our 14 year old daughter is a freshman at Blake High School (

Michael Poe · Silver Spring, MD · Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 12:04pm · email hidden

Somehow, part of prior message got cut off. Anyway, my daughter is a freshman at Blake High School (

Michael Poe · Silver Spring, MD · Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 12:15pm · email hidden

...wishing you peace & blessings during 2006, and holler if you're ever in the Washington, DC area.

Michael Poe · Silver Spring, MD · Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 12:20pm · email hidden

Told my wife and daughter we are defintely coming out for the 30th. Really looking forward to it!

Stacy Starkweather · Morrisville, VT · Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 6:20pm · email hidden

Although not a member of the Class of 1977 of BHS, Chris Scott Fortado Doherty passed away on Jan 19, 2006 in Lakeport, CA ... Chris' brother George Doherty some of you may remember as he went to BHS in our year. I attended the service in Sonoma. Mark Winston was also there. Here's a link to his obit Chris went to Saint Mary's High School - James

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA United States · Friday, January 27, 2006 at 10:16pm

Great idea for a virtual reunion and a great job on your website

Harrison High NJ Class of 1971 · Harrison, NJ · Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 12:34pm · email hidden

Hi. I was in the class of 77 but took lots of courses junior year to graduate early, with the class of 76. Great to recognize a lot of names here. I welcome personal, non-spam emails from anyone who remembers me, was in a class with me (mostly School of the Arts), etc. Have two grown kids (well, one's still a senior at USC) and am a writer and artist. Have been holed up in Bali, writing a novel, but still spend time in the bay area when I have to.

Renee Melchert · seraya barat, bali Indonesia · Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 9:36pm · email hidden

I am looking for a classmate of around 1970 @ BHS. Her name was Janice Davis please email me if you can help me

Jay Davis · Sacramento, ca · Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 6:38pm · email hidden

Diana, I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. I remember her as a thoughtful and kind person, generous with her friendship. She will be missed. --Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 2:31pm

My sister, Karen, passed away last week after a battle with cancer. A memorial will be held in the next 7-10 days in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. You can also contact my brother, Peter, at rnfa@sbcglobal.net

Diana (Schooley) Ballard · Kailua, Oahu, HI · Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 4:47pm

Wow! Thanks to the web I'm caught up in a memory vortex! I missed the 25th (I was told about it a few days before it happened), but I'll be at our 30th!?! Quickly summerizing almost 30(!) years of history: after graduating, earned B.S in Electrical Engineering at Howard University in Washington, DC... spent 6 years in Cambridge, MA earning Ph.D. in same at MIT... moved to New York, working in investment banking... fell in love (for the umpteenth time :-)), got married, have two young children (daughter, 7; son, 3). I'm back home about 6 times a year... questioning why I ever left... Phew... There's actually more to the story, but no room here. Anyone from the class of '77 (or any other BHS class, for that matter) is welcome to contact me. See 'ya in 600 and change years.

Jerome D. Abernathy · New York, NY · Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 2:46pm · email hidden

Due to getting a lot of SPAM in the guestbook and having to clean it up all the time I've modified the Guestbook to force you to review your comments before they are submitted ... I'm hoping this helps. Let me know if you have any difficulty writing a comment.

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 8:20am

FOUND!!!! I found a class ring from Berkeley High School, Class of 75 with the name Mike Anderson engraved inside. If anybody knows this guy, email me with his contact information, I'd like to return it to him. Thanks, VAL

Valerie Johnson · Davis, ca · Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 8:58am · email hidden

Want to know when the Class of 1976 is having their 30th reunion. I can be reached at 317-802-9600.

Rodney D. Abernathy · Indianapolis, IN · Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 5:52pm · email hidden

I was wondering if anyone has heard from Sara Lira. She was in our same class but moved just prior to graduation. If anyone has a way to contact her, I would appreciate knowing how. My best to all of Class of 1977. Hope life is treating you well!

Kendra Seegmiller Jensen · Riverton, UT · Friday, June 17, 2005 at 12:11pm · email hidden

I'd love to hear from anyone who attend BHS in the mid 70s to early 80s. I've been out of touch w/everyone I attended high school with for many years, but often think of all the friends and fun I had 'back in the day,' long before I was bogged down with responsibility!! Ooohhh, what a dirty word!! :)

Cynthia Wilson · Carmichale, CA · Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 3:26pm · email hidden

To all my classmates from the 1977, I'm further south than I want to be. But after an sucessful military career, this is where I ended up here. I played sports and enjoyed you all. Greetings from Danny Wynn (U.S.Army Retired, Go Yellow Jackets).

Danny Wynn · Columbia, SC · Friday, May 13, 2005 at 7:46am · email hidden

i ran into a fellow in gerlach, nevada by the name of tressiter. claims to know several people there at bhs class of 1977 including andy hess. tressiter said he is extremely proud to be a clunker, but he does not know how to sing clunker song. i never understood how one could be very proud to be a clunker and not know clunker song. perhaps someone there at the reunion group can get ahold of that jail-bird andy hess and ask if he can teach tressiter clunker song. by the way-there is a great little restaurant there in gerlach, nevada called bruno's country club. anyone going to the burning man should stop in at bruno's and ask for tressiter. ask if that convicted felon andy hess has been able to teach trressiter clunker song. and if you are ever in my neighborhood of eastern utah on interstate 70, stop into my hometown of thompso (about 30 minutes west of colorado) and look me up. only about 30 of us live here so everyone knows me. i can tell you more about tressiter and let you in on some prison stories about andy hess

Mc Gurd · thompson, ut · Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 3:24pm

Just thought I'd write a note to remind people that this site is mostly automated ... the best way to make sure that your contact information is known so the reunion will find you for the next one is to register your name on this site. The registration is straight-forward and takes only a few minutes. Simply go to the Registration page and click on the link to Add Your Contact information. If you are already registered and want to update your information, find your name in the list and click on your last name. From there you can enter your password to get into the record. If you forgot the password, click on "forgot Password" and enter your email address, the system will send it to you via email. If that all fails, send me an email (use the link on the site) and I can help. Writing your name in this guestbook will *NOT* insure you are notified via email about the reunion. Hope all is well with everyone in BHS land!

James · London, England · Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 4:13am

Please keep me inform for the next reunion

Lacy White · San Bruno, CA · Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 1:14pm · email hidden

I graduated from Willard Junior High in 1961. I remember leaving the year they built the new swimming pool. Is there anyone out there from my class?

Eskew (Pete) Young · Syracuse, NY · Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 2:57am · email hidden

HELP, Looking for Vikki Burrus ????

Valerie Boatman - Drummond · Livermore, CA · Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 8:43am · email hidden

Hey fellow BHS graduates. This board has been very quiet. Doesn't it seem like the years are just flying now? I am trying to grow old "gracefully" and it is always fun taking a short trip through memory lane - High School. Why are those 3 years so significant in one's life? I don't know but I guess it is considered one of many milestones in our journey. I don't have any pearls of wisdom, but I have found that trying to let go of my ego, has led me to become more content and humble. Caring about other people (family and friends) will invevitably bring more joy and happiness. Happy Holidays to all and lets wish for Peace in 2005.

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT · Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 12:18pm

great to see the old names! still living in the bay area, my sister lives up in the seattle area, hope all is well and looking forward to the party at senior and grizzly!

Keith Briar · alamo, ca 94507 · Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 8:45pm · email hidden

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall--Think of it, ALWAYS.

Mahatma Gandhi · USA · Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 10:26am

Well I'm still alive and ready 2go2 30th reunion

Paul R. Ricca · Glen Ellen, CA · Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 7:04pm · email hidden

Yes, I remember John "Laytch". He was a visionary of sensual freedom back in the 70's. Anyone up for game of scro-fu? Laytch, remember the three way in the car with "Maze"? Ah, the repression of keeping fun in the closet. David "Eyes"n'berg

David Eisenberg · SF, CA · Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 12:04pm · email hidden

Did you grow up to be what you always dreamed of?

Albert Savedra · san rafael, ca · Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 1:27pm · email hidden

Thanks Jim and Karen for your comments. As you can see I have deleted the offensive parts of the comments and hope it doesn't get repeated.

James · Saratoga, CA · Friday, March 26, 2004 at 6:39pm

Dear Classmates: I am troubled by the disrespectful postings about Phil Agretelis and Becky Chambers. If this site has a Webmaster, please delete the postings by Kolya Renee. Evidently, this person needs some remdial lessons in human decency. I swam with Phil in 7th to 9th grades, and found him to be a spirited, energetic and one heck of a friendly guy. My sympathies to his mother (who coached us at Willard) and his family. Becky was my neighbor and a person who merits much more respect than offered on this website. Thanks Karen for your words of respect. Are you still a water bug over there in Hawaii? My best to all - Jim McKinney

Jim McKinney · Sacramento, CA · Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 10:31am · email hidden

Does anyone out there know how to reach John Laetsch?

David Collin · Napa, CA · Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 12:30pm · email hidden

This site is great! Glad I stumbled upon it.

David Collin · Napa, CA · Friday, February 6, 2004 at 10:04pm · email hidden

It seems to me that some people have not experienced too much personal growth since high school. This Kolya Renne person had no idea of what Philip Agretelis could have become or what he was like when he passed away (so tragically early in life). I remember him in kindergarten. I also remember Abby Bellah. Life is a gift and some people don't get as long of a chance. Here is to hoping that people keep working at compassion. There is enough war, violence, and mean spirit in this world.

Karen Schooley · Kailua, HI · Monday, February 2, 2004 at 7:29pm · email hidden

Phil Agretelis died in an inner-tubing accident on a river near Chico State while in college there. The year was 1983, I believe...a long time ago. He was with his fiance.....he was going down a rapid, went under, and never came up. Very, very sad. He was a neat guy who never got to see how is life would turn out. He is missed by many of us.

Anonymous · USA · Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 9:00am

I have NEVER been in prison, who said that?

Andy Hess · Alameda, CA · Friday, November 21, 2003 at 5:40pm · email hidden

Just saw this site after missing the 20th and 25th. It is great to see all the names and read the comments of people who were so much a part of my Berkeley experience. Can anyone help me find Larry Becker or Jeff Goshay. I always tell my daughters( 13,8,4)how great it was to go to highschool at the time we did and where we did.

Bruno(Barney) Rocca · Milan, Italy · Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 7:13am · email hidden

This is a wonderful site. Thanks to all who took the time to put it together as well as those who submitted comments. I discovered this site by chance in my efforts to find out if there will be a 25th class reunion for the class of 1978. Does anyone know anything about this? I was known as Suzy Neyhart at BHS, though Natalie has always been my real name. I am now Natalie LaBerge. I live in Tacoma, WA. I'm married and have two sons ages 11 and 6. Life is good! I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me!

Suzy Neyhart · Tacoma, WA · Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 9:58am · email hidden

I was technically in the class of 78, but most of my friends were in your class, in School of the Arts. I'm still in Berkeley, doing web site search consulting and happy as a clam. My 12-year-old son is at Longfellow and planning to go to BHS in two years! My personal site is at http://www.avirr.com I'm sure some of you remember Pavel Curtis, I'm still in touch with him. He's had a great time playing with computers, become a real star in the multi-user-dimension field, started a web conferencing company and just sold it to Microsoft. I don't know how much longer it will stay up, but his bio is at http://main.placeware.com/about_us/founders.cfm

Anonymous · Berkeley, ca · Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 6:37pm

I attended Berkeley schools until 8th grade (Willard Jr High was a jungle) then my family thankfully sent me to a small private school. When I see the pictues of porn skag Nina Hartley (text editied) its pretty amazing that people can be so accepting on one level but not on another.

Anon · USA · Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 11:06pm

This site is really fun! And it's growing by leaps and bounds! Everytime I look at it there are new contributors. There is something reassuring about visiting the past, hearing from old friends. On the other hand, I have to ask myself (and the rest of you out there): do you really think you're going to have anything in common with people you knew when you were teenagers? Most of us have evolved into different human beings. I look at pictures and entries from people here, and I just see a bunch of middle-aged people I happened to be stuck in the same school with, 25 years ago. I don't have much in common with these aging strangers. I have kept in touch with select individuals, and the rest ... I wish them the best of luck, but couldn't really care less about seeing them again. I'm sorry if I sound negative.

Kolya Renne · Arlington, TX · Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 4:07pm · email hidden

I just came across a story about Paul Alarab, who died last month in a fall from the Golden Gate Bridge. Here is a link to the article . Paul was a friend of mine in high school and I remember playing guitar with him various times at his house on the hill down to Tilden.

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 7:02am

Suki died last year in May, after living with Breast Cancer for eight years. There was never a memorial service for her in the Bay Area. Her brothers, Nick and Eric Stern, are organizing one to be held on May 31, 2003, noon - 4pm, site to be announced later. Eric and Nick are also looking for pictures and remembrances of her, for a memorial booklet. They were looking for these items to be sent to them by April 1st, which is next week. I know this is extremely short notice. If anyone would like to attend the service and/or has photos or memories of Suki that they would like to share, they can email Eric (who was called Arthur in high school) at estern @ rceb.org or to Nick at yelsub99 @ yahoo.com. thanks for your help, Julie

Julie · USA · Friday, March 28, 2003 at 8:21pm

Of course I left BHS in the middle of my Junior year (the first time the equvalency test was offered. If memory serves, Bruce Welton jumped ship at the same time - Anyone heard from him?)Then I didn't get into Cal until 1982, so pretty much lost contact a lot of people. Since 2000 I've been Bird and Small Mammal Keeper at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas - Capybaras, Patagonian Cavies, Von der Decken's Hornbills, King Vultures, Collie's Magpie Jays, etc. (My wife works with large dangerous stuff - Rhinos, Lions, Giraffes... We met at the Fort Worth Zoo where I worked in the bird department and meddled in the aquarium for seven years). Great to see what's been going on with Stacey Starkweather, Wei Huey, and William Kumai. Hope Zerda is much better! Best Wishes to All.

Josef Lindholm · Waco, TX · Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 9:17pm · email hidden

This message is for JOHN LAETSCH. I bought a copy of Hells Angels by H. Thompson at half price books in Albany. It had your name on it and I could not resist looking your name up. This seemed the best place to make this little comment. I live down the street from a little bar where you can still see The Real Deal most any day. Drop a line sometime. A chance connection in The Old Void... Erik D

Erik · ca · Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 9:03am · email hidden

I am trying to contact an old American friend who lived in Spain before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Berkeley, I think in 77. She was Diana Cohen. Can anyone help please?

Patzi Davis Haslimann · Lichfield, Staffs UK · Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 1:53pm · email hidden

Had a great time at the 25th reunion! Saw a bunch of people that I knew from the old days. It's good to hear what you guys are doing, and what you have been doing for the past 25 years.

Charles Bucher · Seattle, WA · Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 10:12pm

Sorry to have missed yet another reunion! No excuses for #30! Loved all the pictures, y'all look like grown-ups now! Quick note to Dennis Brown's top 40 list. Graduation song, "How time flies" By George Benson, not the O'Jays (just ask songbird Lynda, "Hi Lynda!")Plus it could not possibly be the class of '77 without the elements....Earth, Wind and FIRE (can I get an Amen out there!) You all look great, happy and healthy and I wish you the best.............kim

Kim Burgess Duckett · GA · Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 12:34pm · email hidden

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Anonymous · San Jose, Ca · Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 2:37pm · email hidden

The reunion was great!!!!! I am so happy that I was able to join you all. It was so good to see everyone again. Thanks to the reunion committee for putting it all together. I'm looking forward to the 30th !!!!!!

Renita Rhone-Williams · Los Angeles, CA · Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 3:59pm · email hidden

Well I've made a few changes to the Guestbook so I thought I'd better write a comment myself to test it :-) I want to say thanks to everyone for thanking me for my work on the website. It is nice to hear that this site has become so helpful to people in reconnecting with old friends. I enjoy keeping up the site which keeps me connected with everyone as well. Its a fun hobby and knowing that its helping the BHS community is a real bonus! Thanks again. I personally had a really good time at the reunion. It felt a little less pressured than the last for me, I think everyone as they mature are taking life a little slower and more relaxed. Its really strange to think of those days sitting on "The Steps" and wasting away the days (at least for me) ... it wasn't until a few years after high school that it really hit me to get my act together and growup. Now with my oldest, the same age as I was when I met Ellen, I am so happy to see that he is interested in school and adapting so much better than I did at the time. I also want to thank the other reunion committee members for all their hard work and time put into the arrangements: believe me, its not easy to organize and plan all the details and make sure it all comes together. I had very little to do with that part of the reunion and the committee really deserves a lot of credit. I had a great time catching up with old friends and looking forward to the next one!

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 11:08am

It was great to see so many familiar faces again - best wishes to all for the next 5 years - I am looking forward to the 30th.

Eric Arndt · Berkeley, CA · Friday, August 23, 2002 at 8:27am · email hidden

Thanks to you all, committee and classmates, for making the 25th reunion events such a success, including those of you that couldn't come but signed the virtual guest book (thanks to James). I've been involved in planning all 3 and feel this was one of the best. Thanks to all who came from near and far (William Kumai won the farthest from Japan!). Whether you're single, married once or multiple times, have a whole tribe of kids or none at all, are grandparents (or even greats?), successful entrepreneurs, or doing the same ol thing ... we love you all. The diversity and pioneer times we grew up with in Berkeley are treasures. Keep the momentum moving ... keep in touch with each other, support each other, and keep being EXACTLY who you are! We all make a postive difference in the world!!! See you next time!

Michelle Coleman · Oakland, CA · Friday, August 23, 2002 at 4:11pm · email hidden

Dear Friends, At this point in history and in my life, the reunion reconnected me to the gratitude I feel for my "Berkeley" experiences. I wish my children could attend a high school in which everyone "goes through it together." Thanks to all who worked to keep us all connected!

Lisa Hill · Reno, NV · Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 8:50pm · email hidden

Greetings! The 25th reunion was great! The next morning, my wife asked me (jokingly) whether I spoke with any old girlfriends from high school. Well, no girlfriends in high school...that was not part of my high school experience :( but I told her I did see some great people from my past - Michael Poe and his lovely wife, you are still quite the gentleman; Larry Becker, still humble as ever, we all can learn a bit of humility from you; Matt Watson and Marie Parker, what a handsome couple!; Storrie Kliot, it took a few minutes but I do remember you and your sister, it was great talking to you; Alan Odom, still got that million dollar smile; Anthony Hill, the original Mr. Nice Guy; William Kumai, smart as ever; Connie Lim, a person who always had a smile or a kind word for everyone; Michelle Coleman, where did you get so much charm?; Mitzi Hartman, thanks for reminding us how special it was, and is, to be part of the Berkeley experience, where acceptance, not just tolerance, of diversity is the norm; Wanda La Protti, still as pretty as I remembered; Jon Taylor, my best friend in high school and still one of the most INTERESTING people I know! Thanks to everyone for making the night a special one and I hope to see you all again 5 years from now. I am sorry I had to miss the picnic. I am sure that was fun as well. Take care, Wei Huey

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT, CA · Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 12:35pm

Sorry I missed the reunion. would be happy to hear how you all are. am living with my husband in the oakland hills. i work as a theatrical producer and manage a small theatre in san franscisco

Sylvia Kratins · oakland, ca · Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2:03pm · email hidden

Wow! What a great time--both Friday night and at the picnic on Sunday. A great big thank you to the committee who worked so hard to make it happen! Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Monday, August 19, 2002 at 10:34am

Hi All! I can't believe I'm not making it to the reunion. We are out of town. (Erin, your posting prompted me to write.) I, too, keep my radio locked to 98.1! My husband has tried to convince me that good songs have been written in the last 25 years, but I know better!! Anyway, I live the typical suburban life. I've been married for 16 years and we have 3 beautiful boys, ages 12, 10 and 8. They keep us busy and we have lots of fun! I help run a family foundation in Walnut Creek which is very fulfilling work. I'm still in touch with Terri Verhoeff (who is living in Fullerton with two children) and Dominique Schurman and Susan Yamagata (both class of 1978). They are in Danville. Anyway, as I said, I'm sorry to miss the reunion and send a huge "thanks" to the reunion committee for all their hard work. Have a great time and I look foward to reading "post-reunion" comments.

Susan Hutchins (Haley) · Orinda, CA · Friday, August 16, 2002 at 10:58am · email hidden

IT IS SO GREAT TO KNOW SO MANY OF YOU ARE STILL AROUND. I HOPE TO BE AT THE "PARTY". I JUST HOPE IT IS NOT TO LATE TO REGISTER. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. I HAVE WAITED UNTILL THE VERY LAST MINUTE AGAIN:-)

Juanita Cynthia Oliver · HAYWARD, CA · Friday, August 16, 2002 at 12:45pm · email hidden

Hi, all-- I likewise had been assuming -- for about five years! -- that I was going to make this reuniuon, but a confluence of various life crises, and the need to stay in L.A. for a job (of the temporary sort, being showbiz connected) that starts early in the Monday A.M., have conspired to keep me here, in a town south of Bakersfield. On the parenting side, two loving boys to show for my life's journey, to date (8 and 3), and on the career side, have even found my way into print as a children's book author -- the "Danger Boy" series, for middle grade readers. It's a time travel series, partially set (of course) in the Bay Area... a switch of publishers has delayed the third installment, which will actually give me time to write it! I still get back to Berkeley once or twice a year, and am still in touch with dear pals that go back all the way to Cragmont! I, too, ask for copious picture taking and posting, so I can virtually attend the 25th. Had a gas (can we still talk like that?) at the 10th & 20th...may the wind (coming off the Bay?) be ever at your collective backs, etc. Hollers, Mark Williams

Mark Williams · Studio City, Catherine · Friday, August 16, 2002 at 1:35pm · email hidden

I can not believe it has been 25 long years, it would be nice to see some of my potna's Shooty, Marcus, Terrace, Derren Horn and Mr. Wei Huey my Karate potna, hey Wei remeber the demo team we were on? with Anthony R. Warren Hill, little Julius and Reggie, it started at west campus, hey Wei I hope you remeber me

Kyndall McCoy · berkeley, ca · Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 10:47pm

James has an out of date email address for me on the guestbook and I forgot my password I can't get my password because it's (duh!) emailed to me...so here's the correct one. Wowwhatarunonsentence,huh? No, I'm not an English teacher, but I play one on tv. No wait, that's not tv, that's my life. :) I'm out here in the sweltering valley trying to become a park ranger. Quite a grand thing, hope I make it. If I get out to Berkeley this weekend it'll be to the picnic at Lake Anza...hope I recognize someone. *muah!*

Kjer LaForce · Citrus Heights, Ca · Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 2:52pm · email hidden

I wanted to wish everyone luck at the reunion! I have switched jobs (Special Educator/Community-Based Learning Coordinator at Stowe High School) and have a mandatory training that ends on Friday afternoon. The 20th was the greatest, I'm sure this will rock, and I look forward to the 30th! A special thanks to all of the hard work involved in making this site and the reuinion spirit stay alive. Hoist a frosty malted beverage for me...

Stacy Starkweather · Wolcott, VT · Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 6:17pm · email hidden

I can not believe it has been 25 long years, it would be nice to see my old classmates again .

Kyndall Mccoy · USA · Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 11:08pm

I can't believe it's been 25 years already. We still look good and feel like the same kids back in 1977. I'm bringing my sister, Pat (class 1978) with me to this reunion, since she was my shadow back in high school, we should really have a BLAST! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Marion Mitchell-Carter · Hayward, CA · Monday, August 12, 2002 at 8:21am · email hidden

There is less than a week to go before the Class of 77 25th reunion and we wanted to make one last effort to contact you and encourage you to come! If you have already sent in your money, THANK YOU! If not, and you are definately coming to the reunion, then please send an email to class77\@jreeves.com (or contact Michelle Coleman directly) indicating: 1) How many are attending, 2) What dinner selection(s) you want (beef, chicken, vegetarian) 3) How many are attending the Sunday Picnic (free) This will really help us, so please respond if you can. If you have already sent in your money and selections, you don't need to do anything, just show up! There will be no tickets mailed, just register at the door. The BHS website has a list of people who are planning to be there so please check it out and see which of your old friends are attending! (Not a complete list) The reunion is at Hs Lordships in Berkeley, this Friday, August 16th, at 6:30PM. You can find all the details at the BHS website: http://www.jreeves.com/bhs/ Don't miss it!

James Reeves · Poipu Beach, HI · Monday, August 12, 2002 at 9:26am

Dear Friends and Classmates: I won't be able to attend the 25th Reunion because it's my 5th wedding anniversary and my wife and I have had long-standing plans. I had such a kick at the 10th Reunion, mostly seeing what an interesting group of adults we have become. I took growing up in Berkeley for granted: diversity, creative thinking, progressive values, women's rights, caring about ideas, issues and the arts. Wrongo!! These are rare and precious commodities in the rest of the world. So. A brief update on my life. I've been doing environmental work for my career, and am now at the California Energy Commission serving the public's interest. Got a Public Policy degree from Cal along the way. Traveled extensively through Europe, Alaska and South Pacific, and lived in Europe for several years. Love the wilderness. Used to play guitar and bass. Happily married to a New Englander, although no kids yet. Lost my mother and brother recently. At the Reunion, I'd seek out the folks from the Jacket, Yearbook, sports teams (swimming, water polo and crew), and my old neighborhood haunts to see how everyone is and what they have done with their lives. Take lots of pictures - and label them! Be sure to play lots of Earth Wind and Fire and Tower of Power. Best Regards to all. I hope to make the next one - Jim

Jim McKinney · Sacramento, CA · Monday, August 12, 2002 at 2:16pm · email hidden

Greetings to all. I'm so sorry that I cannot make the 25th reunion, but I've signed up for my sweatshirt. (I was going to bring my son, Rodney, as my escort.) My schedule has changed and I must be out of town this weekend, so have a drink for me. I guess that I'll see you at the 30th. And, I look forward to seeing all the photos!

Liz Abuan Pollack · Berkeley, CA · Monday, August 12, 2002 at 5:22pm · email hidden

I'll see everyone this Friday. All I EVER have to do is put on Kiss FM 98.1 and I have all of you packed into my car with me, dancing. So I look forward to the dance, to the hugs, to seeing everyone older, wiser, more humble, but still spirited.

Erin Donahue · Oakland, CA · Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 4:25pm · email hidden

I hate to write this because I really wanted to come. Were moving to Oahu Hawaii. The kids start school Aug 14th. My son Sean is going into 9th grade. I rember west campus.He also is becoming an Eagle scout. I am very proud of him. My daugter Natasha is going into 7th grade. Boy I rember that fist day at King! So thing of all of us how could not make it when your dancing to "Brick House". And if anyone is coming to Oahu, lets go surfing! Special hi to Warren, Garick, Barry, Steve,Mindy,Erin,Cookie,Tracy,Hans,Jack,Doug, Aloha!

George Tsaconas · Crystal Bay, NV · Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 8:53am · email hidden

I LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE IN AUGUST

Luther T. Jessie Jr. · OAKLAND, CA · Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 7:19am · email hidden

whoops! wrong email

Karen Schooley · Honolulu, HI · Monday, July 22, 2002 at 3:35pm · email hidden

Surfs Up!

Richard Wallace · Antioch, CA · Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 1:03pm

When I think about the 25 years that have passed; I feel like I have lived many different lives. I have thought about the people that I grew up with- I have wondered where their lives have taken them. John Muir, "Lincoln", Willard, West Campus, and BHS. Cecily (Batey) Caceu lives in Portland; we are still good friends after all of those years. I am a Pastry Chef in Honolulu- I spent a lot of time in many restaurants and hotels in CA, HI (and in Belgium and France). I have always ended back in Hawaii- this time to stay, I am tired of moving. 17 years here (total), I really love Hawaii. I don't get back to Berkeley very often. My parents moved to Mendocino when they retired. I do miss the Berkeley Bowl! Have a great reunion, if you are ever in Honolulu- say "Hi".

Karen Schooley · Honolulu · Friday, July 19, 2002 at 7:50pm · email hidden

Hello to one and all! Memories of BHS: Bruce Lee and the Kung Fu craze; Disco; the sweet lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire; sunny daze sitting in front of the school people-watching; trying to fit in; trying not to fit in; studying?; long hair; too much introspection; last but not least, friendships. Sometimes I wake up and I feel like that kid in high school again....however, as the years roll by, these feelings arise less frequently. After graduation, I really thought I was going to take the "road less traveled" but as fate would have it, my life has been conventional: graduated from UC Berkeley, earned an MBA, happily married for 16 years, 2 kids, a boy and girl, a dog....and so on. Life has been good. I hope that your "road" has lead you to a good one as well. I have not kept in touch with anyone from my class but I have run into a few people now and then. I might be away on business during the reunion but if not, I will try to attend. I am not sure anyone will remember me but I do recognize some of the names here - Zerda Paige, Mindy Scharlin, Matt Watson, Michael Poe, Connie Lim, Larry Becker, William Kumai. Take care....Peace & Joy Wei Huey

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT, Ca · Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 12:37pm

This will be the first BHS reunion that I have attended I moved around so much in the past I mised all the past reunions This will be a lot of fun for me I recognize some of the names on the guest list. This will be a big blast from the past for me .

Kenneth L Sikora · Bethel Island , Ca · Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 12:09am · email hidden

I have been teaching English in Japan since 1991--which makes it a bit difficult to attend reunions! I hope to be in Berkeley about the time of the reunion this time, however. Wherever I go, I always say, you can't beat the weather in Berkeley! Out where I am, near Nagoya in central Japan, the summers are hot and humid, often having the highest temperature in Japan, including Okinawa. I teach at a junior college; it's like being in high school every day!

William Kumai · Nagoya, Japan · Sunday, July 7, 2002 at 4:37pm · email hidden

Wait'll you get a load of me! Ta-ha-ha-ha! :-)

Darren A. Horn · USA · Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 7:11pm · email hidden

I hope to make the 25th reunion. I can't believe that so many years have gone by. I've been married for 23 years and have 5 children--(3 birth, 1 adopted and 1 guardianship). My husband and I were foster parents for several years and at one time had 10 children. We have been very blessed. Our children have made us very proud. Our oldest son, age 21, is serving a mission for our church; our oldest daughter, almost 20, is attending college at BYU; our son that we will be adopting very soon, almost 18, will be attending college in the fall at BYU-Idaho; our second daughter, age 17, will be a Senior in high school this fall, and our "baby" is 10 and begins 5th grade. Even though I graduated in January 1977 and didn't attend the graduation ceremony due to my school schedule, I remember a great many of my high school friends. Berkeley is the city of my birth, childhood and early adulthood. It will always be home. I don't visit that often anymore as both of my parents have now passed away and the Berkeley home was sold. The high school has changed so much and definitely doesn't look the way it was when we were all there. Although we are all older now, nothing can take away the memories that we have of the "good old days" at Berkeley High School. I hope to make it to the reunion and see many of your faces-even though the old memory might make it a little difficult to recognize everyone. Take Care! PS Thank J Reeves for putting together the webpage and keeping everyone updated. Just to let you know, please correct the spelling of my maiden name--SEEGMILLER not SEGMILLER. I would appreciate it.

Kendra Seegmiller Jensen · Elk Grove, CA · Monday, July 1, 2002 at 1:50pm

Wow, what a blast from the past! I regret missing the 20th and hope to make the 25th. Time at BHS are so long ago but ever memorable. Hope to reconnect with many of you soon. Emails welcome. Jim McMillan (the other one)

Jim McMillan · Boulder, CO · Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 12:15pm · email hidden

Hi all you old people. I hope your lives have been blessed with sunny days and falling leaves, a warm heart and the understanding of love and our heavenly Father.

Danny Blackman · Berkeley, CA · Friday, June 28, 2002 at 8:32pm · email hidden

The website is fantastic. The reunion sounds very tempting. The names are very familiar. It was an exceptional time when we were at BHS (and elementary school, and JHS)and not everybody in the world shares those values that were instilled in us. In some ways, I think all the work I do is to recreate some of the feelings of the communities I experienced at that time. Living happily ever after for the most part in Brooklyn married to the guy who played tenor sax next to me in the BHS jazz band (Tony Jones), have a wonderful 10-yr old son and 19-yr-old stepdaughter (BHS alum). Maybe I will make the reunion, but I'm supposed to be working at Cazadero Music Camp that week (for like, the 20-somethingeth yr). If we dont catch you then, our band is playing at Yoshi's in Oakland on August 26th. Come by and say hi. Thanks for all your work on the site, and everyone's honesty and shout outs.

Anonymous · Brooklyn, NY · Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 8:53pm

25 years after graduating from High School finally graduated with an A.A.S. in Accounting from our local community college here on Kauai where I have been living for the past 21 years! Divorced with a 6 yr. old girl and a plant nursery business. Definately plan on coming to the 25th. Had a great time at the 20th. I got in touch with Michelle Myles who made it to the 10th but not the 20th and she will be at the 25th. So will Gordon Bishop. Can't wait to be hangin' in good ole (tho' changed I'm sure) Berkeley for a few days and reconnecting with people. Ready to dance, hope its not the same D.J. as last time, the guy didn't even have any EWF!

Heidi Scholl (Farwell) · Kilauea, HI · Monday, June 24, 2002 at 12:58am · email hidden

Married, kids, . . . yada . . . yada.

Brandon Baum · Palo Alto, CA · Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 9:15pm · email hidden

Hello to Berkeley High School Class of 1977! Wow! 25 years. Imagine that! Well, I'm contemplating if I'll attend the reunion this year, however, my twin(Andrea)will take my place and be there for me in spirit! That is a good thing! I bet you wish you had a twin huh. Anyway, by the grace of God I hope to commeorate this special event. As a matter of fact I'll will be in the Bay Area in the beginning of August, and the reunion takes place 10 days after I had just left there. So to come there twice would be so idea! My twin says "Oh just put it on a credit card Adrianne" .....We'll see! I do want to join everyone. As the old saying goes...WHERE THERE"S A WILL THERE"S A WAY! So I'll keep my hopes up. In the mean time God Bless you all, do keep in touch. And I'll type 2 U later. Smiles from miles away! Love Adrianne

Adrianne "Shaw" Brown · Denver, CO · Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 10:05am · email hidden

I walked in 77 but was actually in the class of 78. I graduated from USF, spent 20 years at Pacific Bell, and I'm currently in the bayarea with my 19 year old son selling real estate. Hope to see you at the reunion..God willing. Hello to the twins Adrianne and Andrea Shaw-Brown. And my homegirl Julie Shields--call me girlfriend!

Terri E. (Harris) Ingram · Oakland, CA · Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 5:29pm · email hidden

Oh my goodness, Berkeley High Class Reunion of 1977, I didn't make the 1st one, But God willing I will be at this one. I will represent two, because my twin Adrianne,lives out of state,and won't be able to attend. We are all doing well Praise God, from whom all blessing's flow. I'm really excited about this. It was great seeing and remembering a few names from class '77" please keep me posted and in touch.

Andrea Shaw Brown · BERKELEY, CA · Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 7:57pm · email hidden

If I seem to ramble here I apoligize. I stumbled on this web site by accident. I would love to here from people from bhs. I was poking around the net & stumbled on site. I saw in the sf chron that Nancy Carlin was Titania in Shakespere's A Midsummer Nites Dream. I saw on classmates site that rufus t firefly is still alive. I wonder if anybody got the joke. I don't have an e-mail address & am using my wife's address. Nice to know people are out there. Ian Narita

Ian G.Narita · grovetown, ga · Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 10:58pm · email hidden

Jim, great job maintaining the website. To all of you, it was nice to find some friends that I had often thought about and some that I had forgotten. Committee members have kept me up on previous reunion activities while I was out of the country. It's great that all of you work so hard to keep the reunions alive. I returned to the United States in 1999 after having lived in Japan off and on for about 10 years. I dated my husband, Neal for 6 years before we were married; we've now been together 22 years. I have a daughter, Jasmyn who is 6 1/2 months old and a son , Jordan, who is 2 1/2 years old. Wow, how long did that take? Days after Jasmyn's delivery I had a significant stroke that left me with hemiparesis and caused me to have a left craniotomy. For the past six months I have been in physical and occupational therapy. We are praying for a full recovery. I do alot of reading and writing these days, so please correspond with me when you have a moment. While I was in Asia, I taught English, was a research assistant in Government Relations for United States Forces, Japan and a myriad of other positions. Just before I became ill, I was working as a medical financial management specialist. I really do regret having missed the reunions when I was physically able to travel. Mary (C), my dear, please shore up your courage and attend one. Peace and Love, My Sister. P. S. Email me off line

Zerda Paige-Dargan · Jacksonville, AR · Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 11:27pm · email hidden

oops, I forgot! Yes, Kim [Burgess-Duckett]. I do remember the wall, the track, and the gym (gymnastics). We had good times. Renita, Annette, and I talk about them all the time. Big shout outs to people that I haven't heard from in years: Manjit, Storrie, Aleso, Yvonne Hester (has anyone seen her?), Mary Conyers, Rhonda Aubrey, Lynda Fenton-Foster, and James Foster

Zerda Paige-Dargan · Jacksonville, AR · Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 11:58pm · email hidden

James, Add to Committee, Lynda Fenton-Foster, Manjit Birdi-Plahey, and Sobra Jones. Thanks, Connie

Connie Lim · Oakland, CA · Monday, June 10, 2002 at 7:56am · email hidden

Great site James, thanks so much for the hard work! I am sure that many of my classmates have grown children, but I am proud to announce that I just had a son three weeks ago!! With my daughter who is turning three in July, that makes me one very tired but HAPPY lady. I am moving to Palo Alto in August 2002 for my husband's one-year sabbatical. So I will DEFINITELY make the 25th reunion! I was a molecular biologist until 8 years ago, then got hired by a patent law firm and they sent me to evening law school while I worked by day. NOW I'm a biotech patent attorney. Funny where the road leads. My husband is also a molecular biologist who teaches and does research. Can't wait to see my dear friends from BHS!

Barbara Ruskin · New York, NY · Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 8:54am · email hidden

God has truly been good to me. I have been so blessed, and I owe it all to His awesome Grace. I look forward to attending the 25th class reunion. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband, and a daughter I never could have dreamed of. We live in San Diego, but our plans are to return to Berkeley soon, if it's God's will. My life has taken many turns, but now that I know it's not about me, but about spreading the word of God and how he can bring you from any situation. Thank you so much for having this web site, and I pray that we can all get together, laugh, cry and share what amazing things we have been through, and how through it all God is the only reason that we have made it this far. When I reviewed the list of people that are no longer with us, I can say, that could have been me, so I must tell of His wonderful Love, Power, and Grace that has watched over my life. God Bless you all, until we meet again.

Loreau Ebron (Walker) · San Diego, CA · Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 12:35pm · email hidden

I actually graduated class of '77, but I grew up with class of '76 and would like to relocate some of you. Please email.

Feliz Perocier Hill · Castro Valley, CA · Friday, May 17, 2002 at 9:34am · email hidden

I would have graduated from Berkeley High School if we hadn't moved away just before 5th grade! I am wondering if any of you knew Abby Bellah. She was my best friend in Elementary School. I know she died in a car accident, but I would like to know more about this and what she was like. My maiden name is Karen Len. I have a twin by the name of Kathy. We also had a good friend who's name is Phoebe. Anyone know of her? Thanks for any replies.

Karen · Soddy Daisy, tn · Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 7:07pm · email hidden

One more thing.....We lived across from the Strawberry Canyon pool on university property. I heard this area was made into a toxic waste dump. Is this true? It was such a beautiful place to grow up. It was the poultry department when we were there. Anyone know what this looks like now? Is the building at the bottom of the hill still there? I know our house was torn down....a beautiful old house.

Karen · Soddy Daisy, Tn · Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 7:11pm · email hidden

Hey-Hey!

Charles Bucher · Seattle, WA · Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 10:30pm

Looking forward to seeing old friends and classmates, even if it's only been 5 years since the last reunion. Willie is 6 years old. I'm still doing radio early Thursday mornings on KPFA and Saturday afternoons on KALW. Still working at Cody's Books. I'm at the "new" store on trendy Fourth Street, so I suppose I'm moving up the world...talk you-all later, Kevin

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CCA · Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 6:40pm · email hidden

This is great stuff! Keep it up.

Caitlin Survelle · Nashville, TN · Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10:39am

I look forward to seeing familar faces and getting to know you better

Annette Shurn (Allen) · Berkeley, CA · Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 5:02pm · email hidden

I can't believe I finally found this site. It has been great scrolling through the comments, recognizing familiar names, and sharing in the events since June 1977. I've been living in DC for 19 of the past 25 years, and don't get back to Berkeley all that often. I'm making plans right now to be there for the 25th. I look forward to the fun & fellowship...Hope to see you there!

Michael Poe · Washington, DC · Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 11:27am · email hidden

It's nice to see the familiar names. I'm 3 months into a study of rice farming systems in West Africa, and would like to make it back for the reunion. Keep the faith.

Larry Becker · Bouake, Ivory Coast · Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 7:42am · email hidden

I'm looking on behalf of my husband, Mark Brazil, we will be in Berkeley next week and would be interested to find a yearbook of the class of 78. I'm Barbara Nudelholc Brazil

Mark Brazil · Zurich, Zurich Switzerland · Monday, April 15, 2002 at 2:58am · email hidden

I wandered in here after getting the card in the mail. What a fantastic site, and it sure is nostalgic to read all the postings from people. Great site James, old boy scout homeboy. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at Hs Lordships for the 25th. I'm living in Berkeley, married, and working in high-tech for 20 years. My best to all of you, we came up together. Anthony

Anthony Hill · Berkeley, CA · Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 9:46am · email hidden

25 years later - what will all my stoner friends look like a quarter of a century after Disco? Did we ever think we'd see the day when we talked about interest rates instead of the weed we bought at Kips? Yep, I've got to be there - 1977 here I come...

Brian Hardy · Fairfax, CA · Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 1:09pm · email hidden

I miss everbody in California!

Ger Demarest · Tijeras, NM · Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:33am · email hidden

I may actually try to attend for a change!

Marilyn Jacob · Berkeley, CA · Monday, March 18, 2002 at 3:17pm · email hidden

Can't wait thanks for the card.

Paul Fielder · USA · Friday, March 15, 2002 at 8:06am · email hidden

I was just thinking last week that this would be the year for our 25th, and low and behold I get a postcard in the mail!! Yea. I can't wait. See you there!!!

James (Jim) McMillan · Pinole, CA · Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 6:46pm · email hidden

I THANK GOD FOR THE MEMORIES AT BHS, THOSE WERE THE DAYS THAT SHAPED ME TO WHO I AM TODAY,I LIKE MYSELF A LOT.

Rhonda Aubrey-Otis · OAKLAND, CA · Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 7:11pm · email hidden

HOW CAN I HELP?

Anonymous · EL SOBRANTE, CA · Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 9:22am

I have not been to the website since the 20th reunion but now have a smile on my face after reading through the guest book. Eddie Farris told me about the upcoming 25th. I have a "what a small world" story for those of you who went to Willard Jr High. My wife, Marie Parket Watson, works as a counselor at the High School where we live. This year one of the new teachers who joined the staff at the High School was Jim MacLemore(sp?) who taught at Willard when we went there. Of course Marie took in the old yearbooks to kid Jim about the length of his hair back in '72 but she tells me he looks like he has not aged in the 30 years since. Looking forward to the 25th.

Matt Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 12:33pm · email hidden

it's amazing what you find just surfing around.

Anonymous · none, none · Friday, February 22, 2002 at 4:15pm

nice web site --- g/l with ur reunion ----- tom

Tom Cosgrove · USA · Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 6:02am · email hidden

Good graphics. Wish I did your work?

Anonymous · Los Angeles, CA · Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 6:44pm

Hi Y'all, Seems like we just had the 20th. I have to say the 20th was more fun than I expected and thepicnic the day after was a lot of fun as well. We'll have to put this in the calendar and see if it will fly. Ciao, Kent

Kent McCue · El Cerrito, CA · Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 12:55pm · email hidden

Hello all, I was so happy to come across this site! I am class of '78. Living near Boston (5+ years) and loving it here. Email welcome.

Alison Lara · Boston, MA · Monday, February 4, 2002 at 9:59am · email hidden

I had the best time at Berkeley High School. I'll never forget it. ... Then again, I'll never remember it either ...

Jeff Silberman · San Francisco, CA · Monday, February 4, 2002 at 11:27am · email hidden

I'm looking forward to the reunion. Please keep me posted.

Renita Rhone-Williams · Los Angeles, CA · Monday, February 4, 2002 at 2:19pm · email hidden

Looking forward to this event

Howard Sturdevant · Concord, CA · Monday, February 4, 2002 at 6:10pm · email hidden

25TH REUNION is happening!! August16th, Friday 2002 Hs Lordships Restaurant, Berkeley Call (510)839-1019 or(510)568-4930 to help on reunion committee

Connie H Lim · Oakland, CA · Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 3:11pm

OOPS, Forgot to add, please leave info on "lost" classmates in case the committee doesn't catch up with James. Thanks!!

Connie H Lim · USA · Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 3:19pm

raduated 1973-interested in a 30 year reunion in 2003.

Claudea Mann · ventura, ca · Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 11:53am · email hidden

It's nice to see James and crew are still maintaining this site. I had the time of my life at the 20th and am looking forward to the 25th. I have changed careers and I am now teaching 8th Grade Social Studies in a small rural town in Northern Vermont. My lovely wife Leslie (also a teacher) and I live in a gorgeous 100 yr old schoolhouse on top of a mountain. I can see Mt Mansfield (Stowe) from my window here. I was saddened to read of the losses in our class and hope everyone is well. If you are ever in Vermont, get in touch. See you all next year! Stacy Starkweather

Stacy Starkweather · Wolcott, VT · Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 6:22am · email hidden

Well a major screw up on the guestbook ... I hope I recovered all the messages ... I know they are a bit out of order now . oh well, back to my day job :-)

Anonymous · USA · Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 7:53pm

Please check out the new Contact Information page that contains all the email addresses and other information about the Class of 77. If you can please take a moment to make sure your information is correct it would be appreciated. If you don't find your name in the list already, please add a new record. The records can be password protected so that no one else can read your email, address or phone numbers. To enable this you must set the password, the default is no password. If you already have a record, the system has pre-defined a password for you. Click on the "Forgot password?" link and your password will be mailed to the last email address I had on file for you.

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Friday, June 1, 2001 at 5:22pm

looking for jill heine

Anonymous · USA · Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10:53pm

Hello All, I've moved and have a new email address (pappas@lmi.net). I still check this site periodically, so figured I should update my info. Question: *is* anyone planning a 25th reunion? --Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 4:43pm

Hi James, drop me an e-mail about what you are up to. Lisa

Lisa Hill · Reno, NV · Monday, April 30, 2001 at 11:42am · email hidden

Although I have been a visitor to this web site before, I feel particularly motivated to write you now from Hanoi. I recently took a job as the Project Manager for the Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam. CEEVN is a not for profit organization whose mission is to work with Vietnamese people to identify educational issues and priorities, and develop academic programs and relationships important to them and their institutions. I find this work particularly gratifying because of what was happening in Vietnam while we were school mates in Berkeley. Years and years later, there have been significant changes in Vietnam and even though the memories of the 70's are present, with courage and conviction, the country is moving on and confidently taking its place on the world stage - and it's great to be here to witness this. My time is Vietnam is open - it could be anywhere from 7-12 months. I welcome the chance to host anyone in Hanoi who may be passing through Asia. Drop a line if you plan to be in the area or if you'd be interested in sharing similar experiences you may have had. Best Wishes to all, and I hope to see many of you next year, Eric Arndt

Eric Arndt · Hanoi, Vietnam · Sunday, April 1, 2001 at 1:23am · email hidden

Just married first time :) , living in Kensington (Wow I thought only rich people could live there!), working in the Silicon rat race, and would love to hear from the people that remember me. Sorry I missed the 20th, see you at the 25th if there is one

Anonymous · Kensington, Ca · Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 6:26pm · email hidden

Class of '79. Looking forward to hearing from some of my former schoolmates.

Steven Anderson · Danville, CA · Monday, March 19, 2001 at 12:40pm · email hidden

I was having a melancholy flashback and decided to put my search engine to work. 1977 seems so long ago. Actually, I graduated in 1976 by virtue of my exile to East Campus and an accelerated graduation (I still chuckle at my 10 credits to stop smoking), but I was originally a 1977 student before my favorate counselor Irene Obera dropped the boom on me for excessive truancy. Life's had its ups and downs but nowadays I'm fat and happy in Marin, growing old like the rest of you, but trying to stay young at heart. After BHS I worked as a disc jockey for a couple years in Monterey, then went back East for a spell and dug graves for a living, before finally coming home and falling into technology like everyone else. Today I'm a Systems Engineer and for whatever reason tonight decided to take my foray into the past and pay you a visit. I often think to myself that Berkeley in the 70's was so totally unique that we were all lucky to live the times. At any rate, thought I'd surface and say hello.

Brian Hardy · Marin County, CA · Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 10:28pm · email hidden

Weel I am finally getting the BHS website back up after many months/years of delays. I hope to have it all working again soon. As you can see the guestbook is working again so please make a comment to let me know that you are still out there.

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 1:07pm

Here is my new email address if anybody wants to contact me

John Finger · USA · Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 8:27am · email hidden

I was class of 80.. No idea if there will be a class reunion in 2000.

Rob Leibowitz · Randolph, NJ · Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 5:34pm · email hidden

My favorite classes of students when I taught Criminal Law were from the years l974 to l977. So I would enjoy hearing from past students and joining future reunions. I'm also in the local phone book in case anybody wants to call.

David Eichorn · Kensington , Ca · Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 1:31pm · email hidden

I found this site. I missed the 20 year reunion. I have also found an old freind and, have had a "reunion" beer & pizza night near the BHS campus. Looking forward to the 25th reunion.

Howard Sturdevant · Concord, CA · Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 9:28am · email hidden

There will be a Memorial Service for Mr. Nash San Martin on January 22, 2000 from 11:30 - 12:30pm at the Julia Morgan Theatre on College Avenue. For those of you who are interested......

Mindy Scharlin · San Francisco, Ca · Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 10:31am

HAPPY NEW YEAR: I would love to hear from you. aka Dizzy Lizzy

Elizabeth King · Pioneer, CA · Friday, January 14, 2000 at 11:39pm · email hidden

I thought some of you may want to know that Mr. Nash San Martin, Math teacher and father of Karen San Martin, class of '77, died two days ago. There will be a memorial service for him in Berkeley, but I do not the date yet. Please send your thoughts and prayers to his family.

Mindy Scharlin · San Franciso, CA · Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 12:30pm

James, I want to thank you for maintaining this site. I visit it from time to time to see if anyone else has left a message-- also to see if anyone has heard from Wendy Devendorf (someone I really lost track of). I never wrote after the reunion, but want to encourage those of you that missed it to really try to make the next reunion. I decided to attend our 20th reunion late, and I had a great time. The room was packed. I was especially glad to see those old friends who I wasn't expecting to see-- those who changed their mind at the last minute and came. I'm sorry that I missed the picnic. Next time. Thank you, Reunion Committee, for putting together such a great function. Happy New Year Everyone.

Liz Abuan Pollack · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 5:02pm · email hidden

I was aware of the reunion but could not make it. I'll plan to be at the 25th.

Arnetta L. Jackson · Oakland, CA · Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 6:00pm · email hidden

I'm so sorry that I missed seeing all of you at the reunion. I'm looking forward the being at the big 25 reunion. Would love to hear from any or all. Take care.

Alaina Spann-Williams · Berkeley, CA · Friday, September 3, 1999 at 8:48am · email hidden

Maybe you can help me in getting in contact with any one with information from the class of 1967, Last reunion I heard about was back in 1973. Thank You: Charlie Bird

Charles A. Bird · Oak Harbor, Wa · Friday, July 23, 1999 at 4:43pm · email hidden

I still feel 18...why does everyone keep telling me it was 20 years ago?

Albert Savedra · San Rafael, CA · Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 9:12am · email hidden

I'm wondering if anyone knows where Michael Mendez is?

Renita Rhone-Williams · USA · Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at 3:44pm · email hidden

I'm very far away now.

Paulo J. Nery · London, UK · Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 6:46am · email hidden

The name Regina Lovings should be added to our Memorial Page. For many of us who live in the Bay Area, we followed the story of her disappearance of over a week and then learned that her body was found in the basement of her house on Alcatraz Avenue in North Oakland. She worked at Kaiser Oakland and was well loved and respected. We will all miss Regina.

Anonymous · USA · Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at 12:29pm

This is an update on my email address which has changed since my last log on. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Kim Burgess Duckett · Peachtree City, GA · Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 9:32am · email hidden

I would actually be considered "Class of '78", but I thought I would cover all the bases. Married 16 years. 4 Kids. 10 years Law Enforcement. Now in to computers. Eventually gave-up skatboarding, frisbies, and fooseball. Life just doesn't turn out the way some people expect it will sometimes.

Peter Kadish · Orem, Ut · Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 9:12pm · email hidden

Just wanted to let people who may have known Robert Dunk, a former science teacher at BHS, that he passed away last week. A memorial service is being held 9/6/98. His daughter is my sister in-law.

James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 3:18pm

Just wanted to send greetings! I knew many of you from this class, and have enjoyed reading all the messages on the board and have already enjoyed making contact with several of you. Sounds like your reunion was great fun, hope mine will be too!

Suki Berro (Stern) · huntington beach, ca · Monday, August 10, 1998 at 5:10pm · email hidden

SORRY I MISSED THE BIG 20 YEAR BASH. I RECONIZE A LOT OF OLD FRIENDS FROM THE PAST. ALL IS WELL UP IN REDDING, CA. NASTY NATE IS KEEPING A LOW PROFILE. I THINK WE ALL MELLOW WITH AGE. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS. IF ANY BODY IS INTO WATER SKING OR JET SKING GIVE ME A CALL 1-800-491-6669. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE PLAYING FOOTBALL AND SKIPPING CLASS TO GO PARTY IN THE PARK. NATHAN EMERSON B.H.S. CLASS 77

Nathan Emerson · REDDING, CA · Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 10:33pm · email hidden

Our classmate, Tracy Scott, was found murdered earlier this week in Oakland. She leaves behind three children. Please put her and her children in your prayers. (The story was in the SF Chronicle)

Anonymous · USA · Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 10:12am

Like to hear from anybody from the Class of 1974. The list of people I would like to reach is too long to list here. Just would like to know what happened to everybody.

Doug Thompson · Campbell, CA · Friday, April 17, 1998 at 3:44pm · email hidden

Like my ex first boyfriend (hi Pete!) I'm an intruder from the class of 1978. Eric Arndt told me about the website, and I thrilled, because since I've been living in Florence Italy for the past 15 years, I've been pretty out of touch. I'd love to hear from anyone out there who remembers me...

Mary Kristel Lokken · Florence, Italy · Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 9:12am · email hidden

I am actually class of 78' However after viewing the class of 77's websit I was wondering if I might move up a class year. Great job organizing your class. Great webpage. Thanks for a few old memories. Peter Truman

Peter C. Truman · La Selva, ca · Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 9:05pm · email hidden

I read in the obituaries a couple of weeks ago that my old math teacher, Mr. John Coleman, died of cancer in his home in Berkeley. I remember Mr. Coleman as a very nice, gentle man. So sad to see such a young man (60 years old) die of this disease. Take a minute to remember one of our more patient teachers.

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 9:45pm · email hidden

Absolutely fanatastic!! Thank to all of you who put together the website and reunions. E-Mail is highly encouraged.

Bruce Patton · Tokyo, Japan · Sunday, February 1, 1998 at 9:55pm · email hidden

Well, Thanks Sis (See two entries below), To be accurate I split my time evenly between Japan and Australia. The last two years have pretty close to endless summer. Any one know the e-mail/contact info for Ronnie Walker ('76) or Tim Curran ('78)? or any other soccer team particpants. Yes, George T, I will be e-mailing you.

Bruce Patton · Tokyo, Japan · Sunday, February 1, 1998 at 10:18pm · email hidden

O.K. So I wasn't there! but reading y'alls comments and getting caught up through Lynda and James Fenton/Foster and Wanda LeProtti, I WON'T be missing the 25th! Hey to everyone who hung at the wall or on the track (my old stomping grounds) Hope to see you at the next reunion. With better planning (on my part) I'll make that cross country trek. (I'm in GA now, couldn't you tell by the y'all?)

Kim Burgess Duckett · Peachtree City, GA · Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 9:29am · email hidden

Thanks to James Reeves and all the Class of '77 for giving the Class of '78 a wonderful challenge, Hope we can match this great way to connect! I recognize so many names, this is great! My brother Bruce Patton was really bummed about missing the '77 Reunion but I e-mailed him the site address. He's living in Austrailia email: BRUCE.PATTON@dps.com Julie, Anne, Colleen, Rowena, Where are you?

Dana (Patton) Babin · Bremerton, WA · Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 7:53pm · email hidden

For all of you who periodically check this web page (as I do) I thought I would let you know that the Memory Book is near completion. We expect to have it completed within the next couple of weeks and then it will be sent to the printer and mailed out. Please bear with us.....a few of us committee members are continuing to volunteer many hours to get this book together and we have to juggle this with all the other committments in our lives. Your patience is appreciated......it will come, believe me! Feel free to write me if you have any questions. Thanks.

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 1:26pm · email hidden

The wings of love communicate, the butterfly, a short lived fate But O what love did generate the beauty of this flight. On our path we walk alone, the years float by, were did we go? And was it love that made us grow? for time waits for non not one of all. And than. The path of light appears. This hand of love was allways here. The time we spent was so unclear (time cheeted us this way) So I take this Hand of Bright Shinning Love. and it guides me to a place above where the fields are filled with time and butterfly's abound...

Danny Blackman · berk, ca. · Thursday, December 4, 1997 at 8:44pm · email hidden

What an interesting trip down memory lane--and how nice to see so many familar names. I promised James Reeves I'd contribute my info, so here it is in a nutshell: After juggling a day job and a career as an artist after Cal, I went back to grad school and got a Ph.D. in Art History. I'm now on the faculty at Santa Clara University in the Department of Art and Art History. SCU is right next door to San Jose and it is nice to be back in the Bay Area after living in Los Angeles for so many years. My companion of the last 18 (!) years is an architect with his own practice--still located in LA--so we trade off weekends in Northern and Southern California. I hope people keep contributing to this site, and Kudos to James for providing us with a place to meet in cyberspace. Finally, Phil Wright, if you are out there, drop me a line. --Andrea

Andrea Pappas · USA · Friday, November 7, 1997 at 10:03am

It's 11 days past the reunion and I continue to think about it with a smile and a laugh. I asked my brother if he had a good time and he said, "the best part was watching you and Susan revert back to the giddy highschool girls you once were". I don't remember feeling giddy but I do remember the rush of memories, the excitement of seeing everyone and knowing I was smiling from ear to ear. Thanks to the committee for all the hard work and efforts. It was a fabulous evening, I enjoyed spending part of it with Mr. and Mrs. Parker. It made it extra special with them joining us. Sitting at their table, I was able to see people I may have missed and meet people I had never met in highschool. I am looking forward to helping with the 25th and seeing everyone again. We have a terrific class.

Terri (Verhoeff) Heath · Oakland, CA · Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 9:09am · email hidden

I'd like to extend my thanks to the entire reunion committee. Putting together an event like this is a huge job and you guys did a great job. It was great fun to see old friends again and come up with those old '70's memories. I'm looking forward to the 25th!!! (P.S. Mindy, it was great fun talking with you last night!!!!)

Susan Hutchins Haley · Orinda,, CA · Monday, October 27, 1997 at 10:45am · email hidden

As a committee member I can say that I was truly proud of what we were able to accomplish. It was so wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves. I want to personally thank my fellow commitee members for all of their hard work and effort, It paid off. I would also like to thank everyone who attended, because you were the one who really made it a success. I feel a little sad, I will miss our Saturday morning meetings. Looking forward to the 25th.. In the meantime my best wishes to all.

Daphne Moore · USA · Monday, October 27, 1997 at 12:59pm · email hidden

I had a great time at the reunion! I just wish it has lasted longer and I could have talked with more people. 20 years really does change people. Wow! If anyone wants to stay in touch just come by my store in Alameda. It's a great place to hang out on the weekend and get pastries and coffee and then go for a bike ride or walk along the waterfront. The name of my business is Why Cook? located in the Harbor Bay Landing shopping center just 2 miles from the Oakland airport. Now I know everyone has to go to the airport, so just stop on by!

Lisa Braude Cannelora · ALAMEDA , CA · Monday, October 27, 1997 at 10:23pm

How the years just melted away and everything seemed so deja'vu if only for a few short days (or was it just a few short hours?). The reconnections made with dear old friends, some lost for all these twenty years but not to be lost again. Thanks James, for making this event so hands-on and personal with this heartfelt web page (can't wait for the pics to show up!)...Hey Heidi, thanks for looking me up and making the trek back to Berkeley, bringing Gordy, Barb, Lori and Marg back too... the true highlight of this wonderful reunion!...Warren, my oldest friend, singlehandedly resposible for bringing me to BHS in the first place, still the same after all these years (thank goodness!)...Looking forward already to the 25th, how about we all redouble our efforts to bring the rest of the lost gang (John Heller?, Dan Shugrue?, George Doherty?)...better yet let's just crash the 1978 reunion...we'll probably find them there anyway! Well as we used to say on the steps...later...MUCH!! Alan Odom

Alan B. Odom · Point Richmond, CA · Sunday, October 26, 1997 at 2:18pm · email hidden

Those who missed the reunion must be wondering if it was really that great. You know how many people like to exaggerate? Well like anything else in life it wasn,t perfect! In fact neither was the picnic! Who am I kidding? If you really want to know what it was like you had to be there and if you were you would have found that it was truly a great event!!! The only thing that kept it from being perfect were those we missed who didn,t show up. Don,t miss the 25th!!!

Mike Mathews · San Carlos, CA · Saturday, October 25, 1997 at 12:37pm · email hidden

Hi all, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed myself at the reunion. It was great to see all of my old classmates(no pun intended). It made me feel very proud when a variety of professions were read off that some of us were presently holding. It also put things into perspective when Michelle gave the message that no matter what lifestyle, profession, condition, or esteem problems individuals were having that should not be a reason of not attending the reunion, because that isn't what it was about. This was a very true statement. In passing, I would run into a few fellow classmates that had these very same comments and felt that because of these reasons they were not going to attend. I can only say to them now, YOU MISSED A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT!!! To James, I want to gave a BIG THANKS!! This site is just great. To the reunion committee members, Did We MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN Or What???? All of those early Saturday morning mtgs. and online chat mtgs. DID payoff!!! To Marcus, those t-shirts were a knock-out(get-it??)!!! Last of all, I want to thank the spouses of the reunion committee. This is for all of the patience that you had during our crashing of your homes : · )) Let's all keep in touch. Who knows, maybe we will have a TEENS of THE 70's dance in the future!!!

Kathy Holland Askew · Hayward, CA · Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 8:45am · email hidden

I don't know where to begin? So many wonderful things happened for me at the reunion! Seeing so many old friends, so many old memories; and then to see how everyone has matured so much! What a different experience from the 10th reunion and also from high school. There was such a wonderful feeling of everyone coming together without a care in the world for what profession you were in or where you lived or what economic strata you fit into......there was such of feeling of larger community and family. It was wonderful. Of course, there were so many people that I didn't have a chance to talk to at any length, but that gives me more incentive to get back in touch with them now. Thank you, to everyone, who came and enjoyed the evening with all of us. It was truly worth every minute we put into organizing it. Thank you for providing such a warm, safe atmosphere, to be honest and open during my presentation. It is always easy to tell the truth when you speak from the heart! And a very special thanks to James Reeves, who has provided this web site for all of us to keep in touch. Without James.......the 20th reunion would have been a whole lot different for many of us! Thanks. And to everyone else, keep writing in!

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 8:58pm · email hidden

To view twenty-four years in one's life in a few short hours, surounded by the new faces of old hearts,trying to say hi to all,not knowing who is missing,hidden or lost-who wrote the rules here? Wonderful is an understatement and fantastic is a downplay! Words will not work here,just hearts. I send to all of you my love for yoiu have passed the test of time, grown from rags to riches, polished in all the right places, It meant so much to see all your smiling faces. Remember this is the first day of the rest of your life,so make it count.What you see is what you get, Berkeley high don't take no sh.....(don't you say that) BC class of 77

Bruce Edward Roualeyn Cumming · USA · Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 11:28pm

THE REUNION WAS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE MISSED FOR THE WORLD, BUT I ALMOST DID. IF NOT FOR THE FACT THAT I HAD A BABY SHOWER FOR MY WIFE ON THE VERY SAME DAY,AT THE VERY SAME HOTEL, AS THE REUNION,I WOULD NEVER HAD KNOWN.IF I HAD KNOWN EARLIER I WOULD HAVE TRIED TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GROW HAIR FOR THE EVENT :] . . . IT WAS STRANGE TO SEE ALL MY CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AS ADULTS. IN MY HEAD THEY LIVED ON AS I LAST SAW THEM. LOOKING AROUND THE ROOM I REALIZED THAT THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT SHAPED ME INTO THE PERSON I AM TODAY.I ONLY WISHED THE REUNION WAS LONGER...IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME I'M AT HABNFUN@FLASH.NET {FYI HABNFUN ARE ALSO MY PERSONALIZED PLATES :]...

Leo Bautista · BERKELEY, CA · Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 7:53pm · email hidden

Excellent work James. Who'd a thunk it?

Anonymous · Portland, Or · Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 8:19pm

I had a fantastic time at the reunion. It was such a blast! Thanks to the committee and all of the attendees. Without you this would not have been possible. I never realized how much I miss the Bay area. I have to give a special thanks to James Reeves. This website is wonderful! I hope that everyone takes advantage of this medium of commmunication that James has set up for us. I will be checking regularly. Until the 25th Reunion.............

Renita Rhone'Williams · USA · Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 12:06pm · email hidden

I wanted to extend my greatest thanks to the commitee. It WAS perfect and a very enjoyable experience. We have all grown an matured and I guess that is good. I will keep up the new contacts the reunion and web site has created for me. Anyone, please email. I would love to correspond regularly.

Rick Sweeney · Berkeley, CA · Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 10:18pm · email hidden

I'd like to echo Kirsten's comments... I had a great time this weekend and a chance to renew and make new friends. I'll be working on additions to the site soon, but first I need to recover! The one thing I know has changed is that I can no longer party as hard as I used to! Please check back here in the next few weeks for important reunion followup messages and information. Thanks to everyone that has made the reunion and this website a great experience... it really made me feel good to know how much people had appreciated this website... I never realized it would have such an impact!

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Monday, October 20, 1997 at 8:11am

I had a great time at the Reunion party... hats off to The Committee. I'm a computer design engineer in Mountain View... 1 wife, 2 kids, 3 cars, 4 bicycles

Scott Chan · Mountain View, CA · Monday, October 20, 1997 at 11:15am · email hidden

At the party I had several conversations that went like this, (leaning over, squinting at name tag) "Joe/Jane Smith! I remember you!" - "Hi, Scott... I remember you..." - Weren't we in Mr. Jones history class together?" - "Didn't take his class." - "King Jr. High?" - "I went to Willard" - "Hmmm..." Well, after one of these conversations with CARLA ARNOLD, and some head-scratching and year-book checking, I've figured out that we met freshman year at university (the one with palm trees and red tile roofs). There were only a handful of BHS grads in that class. -- Scott

Scott Chan · USA · Monday, October 20, 1997 at 1:53pm · email hidden

Here we are the day after, and I would like to thank all of you who braved it enough to show up. After being completely out of touch for 20 years, it was a wonderful experience to see people and renew friendships. Prior to attending, I had honestly felt that it was not important that I attend, and that those years ago meant nothing in my current life. After the last two days, I feel that attending was a transcendental experiece. This will sound completely cliche, but that's ok: renewing these friendships allowed me to feel part of a larger community, of course brought the proverbial "closure" home to many old friendships, and also made me feel very happy and proud to see how everyone (including myself) has not only matured, but is a success in their own way. Thanks again, and I'll definately attend for number 25!

Kirsten E. Weisser · Oakland, CA · Sunday, October 19, 1997 at 7:40pm · email hidden

Hey! cool to see all the familiar names!Short 20 year synopsis stayed in Berkeley played music, recorded lots of albums (mostly jazz)..I'm getting my own out finally on Verve/Antilles records. Look forward to seeing everybody tomorrow! I'll bring my green suede platform shoes....not!

Will Bernard · Berkeley · Friday, October 17, 1997 at 9:30pm · email hidden

Best Wishes to all going this weekend... although I am unable to be there, I have enjoyed catching up people and plan to call upon some of you when I do make my next visit home - and home it will always be... Berkeley is a special place - one we can feel lucky and proud to have experienced at that moment in its history and as part our personal life journies. This weekend is for celebrating our pasts, friends and those high school experiences captured as vivid memories - things which conrtibute in many ways to who we are today. Enjoy the time together and the opportunity to reflect.

Eric Arndt · New York, NY · Thursday, October 16, 1997 at 1:45pm · email hidden

We've been out 20 years already? Wow, how time flies. Anyway, I recently injured my back and, as a result, I will not be at the 20th reunion. I had planned to be there and am very disappointed I won't make it now. Twenty year old "hellos" to any BHS friends that still remember me! If anyone wants to get in touch, my home phone number is 303 499-6717. The rest of my family is still in the Berkeley area and I usually visit about once a year. I guess I should mention that I'm still single (but in a long term relationship) and am employed as a biochemical engineer working on biofuels production at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Jim

James D. McMillan · Boulder, CO · Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at 12:54pm · email hidden

How sad to see the "In Memory" site. A big dose of mortality, yes? Just found your site tonight, was unaware of the reunion. Countess Williams told me about it ont he telephone tonight. I have to fly down to LA on Thursday, and hope to have dinner with her and catch up. Don't think I will be able to attend the reunion at such late notice, but it was very nice to read everyone else's virtual commments in the guest book. Sounds as though many of you have not left the bay area. I love to travel, but always enjoy coming home. Even with all the changes (the traffic!!!), we still enjoy stunning vistas, weather, food and adventure. Enjoy the reunion!

Anonymous · Oakland, CA · Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at 9:37pm · email hidden

Name the play for Spring Production? --- What did I say to bring down the house? Name the character in the play? For the sevty-seven questions.

Dennis Adam Brown · Berkeley, CA · Sunday, October 12, 1997 at 8:15am · email hidden

John - Thats great stuff! Where/how did you come up with it! I'm impressed! You've either got a great source or a great memory! Thanks for bringing back some fond memories!

Anonymous · USA · Friday, October 10, 1997 at 5:54pm

Who????? made up all of those names mentioned by Matt Watson? Matt, Jeff Houston, and John Laetsch were the quick minds behind some of these mostly benign creations. I'm not sure many people will recognize all of them--any clues?. In fact, I've never heard of Chimney, Peli, Kagdog, and Snappy (or were you just making those up to fill-in a few lines?). And, wasn't Magnet Back a generic name for a fish? Any additional names? We'll be thinking of you in Emeryville from this dusty part of I-80. Hope everyone has a a good time. Keep the BHS spirit alive!

Larry Becker (aka Peck) · Kearney, NE USA? · Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 1:36pm · email hidden

Has anyone heard from Lesa Pear-Taylor? Yikes! This is getting close and I'm commited! Haven't been back to the Bay Area since graduating early in '77. Have the yearbook out though and are "totaly" if I can remember a '70's phrase looking forward to it. Sure wish I had put a regular pic in the yearbook too. But..ah..hindsight..and anyway. Alan Odom are you the one with the curly light brown/blonde hair and the big smile? Heidi, Barb, Maggie, and Gordy see you soon. Wendy? did you live on Eureka or a hill and bake those wonderful apple pies? Love, *~) Lor

Lori (Hackett) Dekker · Key Largo, FL · Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 6:53pm · email hidden

Hi to everyone reading. Just thought I would check in as well. Is it me or does anyone else have 20 year old images of the email authors? These people are in their late 30's, but I'm picturing them at 18! Of course this could be a good thing, or a bad thing. So, to update you on my image... my hair is rapidly thinning, my nose is bigger (why is that?), and what I thought were real cool oblique muscles turned out to be fat love handles that keep shaking when I run. Becky Chambers' eariler email gave me an idea, so I started snooping a bit. Here are some facts half way through senior year, on Jan. 28, 1977: The Dow Jones opened at 954.54.....A new Toyota pickup was $3,488.....A Datsun 280Z was going for $7,450.....A 4 bdrm house in the Thousand Oaks area was selling for $85,000; a BIG house in the Claremont Hills was 175,000..... Movies: Playing at the California, The Enforcer; at the UA 4 was King Kong; at the Oaks Theater was Rocky.....In the music stores: Earth, Wind, & Fire - Spirit; Boston - Boston; The Jacksons - The Jacksons; Loggins & Messina - The Best of Friends. Of course there's lots of stuff to add about TV, sport, world news, etc. but this is getting long. Finally, here's something maybe others can add to about BHS: Favorite Class: Mr. Houck's CA History Favorite Teacher: John Martinez - by a long shot Most Useful Class 20 Years Later: Typing!! (PC's, who knew?) Best Memory: Too many to list! (yeah I know..sappy) See you on the 18th.

John Gaebler · Roseville, CA · Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 10:29pm · email hidden

Does anybody know what happened to John Day or John Sazuki? How about Kathy Trowbridge? Hey Heidi...great to hear from you and see you on the 18th!!

Alan B. Odom · Point Richmond, CA · Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 7:25am · email hidden

This message was just forwarded to me from a friend -- apropos, considering the reunion next week. Remember, I'm posting to make you :-)) -- not incite a flame war! Here it is: "Feeling old? If not, consider this: People starting college this fall were born in 1980; They have no recollection of the Reagan era; Black Monday 1987 (incidentally, the same year as our 10-year reunion -- sorry! -- just trying to get a :-))!) is as meaningful to them as the Great Depression; They have no memory of a time before M-TV; They were prepubescent when the Persian Gulf War was waged; Their world always has included AIDS; and finally, ... drumroll please ... Having not lived through the Disco Scare, they can't possibly romanticize the '70s." :-)) yet? Edited for brevity. If you're masochistic and want the FULL text, e-mail me.

Anonymous · USA · Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 8:39am

I am getting so excited about this reunion! The committee has been working hard on planning & preparing. Looking forward to seeing all of you! James Reeves, the web site is AWESOME!! Thanks to you & the rest of our committee team on all the work! P.S.James, I hung out quite a bit in the park tooooo! WOW! Erin Donahue, we'll make sure that the song you requested is played! Kent McQue....a trip to see your name! You gave me my 1st kiss...Longfellow, on the stairs??! See y'all.

Willa Barber-Johnson · richmond, ca · Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 2:51pm · email hidden

It's been fun talking with many folks as a result of this upcoming event and reading the comments in this "guest book". As a result, one of my favorite things has been remembering nicknames. You know who you are; woof ticket, peck, ghost, peli, wacky ways, mad bomber, manly, jethro bodine, bats in the belfry, chimney, snappy, kagdog, magnet back, the 3 stooges,.. I bet I hear more on the 18th.

Matt Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 5:44pm · email hidden

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Does anyone remember me??? I just got married last month (for the first and only time) and I am a Deputy District Attorney in Lake County (where???) CA. Hope to see eveyone there. -Susan Krones-Williams

Susan Krones-Williams · Lakeport, CA · Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 10:17pm · email hidden

Thanks to everyone for the feedback on the site... I've really had a blast doing it. I have had the chance to get to know a lot of people through email that I never got to know in High School ... I was too preoccupied with other less productive activities - mainly in the park across the street :-) ... Even if you knew me in high school I doubt you'd recognize me now! I'm hoping that after the reunion people can return to this web sight and leave a few stories for others who may have not had a chance to attend. I'll be posting some pictures from the evening and picnic also so that you can have that "Virual Reunion"...thanks again to everyone for making this web site real! Soon I'll be posting the names of those that have paid attendance ... watch for it!

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 8:12pm

I am now teaching at Cal.State University, Monterey Bay and living in Marina (near Monterey)

Steven Levinson · Monterey, CA · Monday, October 6, 1997 at 5:11pm · email hidden

Hey, just checking in again befor the actual event. Does anybody know if there will be many attendees from the School of the Atrs or MSA? Just wondering who's going to show up. Erin- I know just what you mean about pants with the crotch at the knees, sometimes I can't even imagine what is holding these kids pants up! Though I have to say I can remember wearing pants that were soo tight I could barely zip them up. From one extreme to another? I'm living in Oakland with my partner and our dog (a weimaraner), Berkeley these days has gotten just a little too P.C. for me, but I love living in the Rockridge district in Oakland- the quintessential "Urban Village". Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Just like at the prom, my "date" will be Laura Gorton West. Yeah, we still get together, though not as often and things somehow don't usually come with the high sense of the dramatic that they always seemed to have when we were young and naive. Hope we have a great turnout. Eric

Eric Warren · Oakland, CA · Monday, October 6, 1997 at 6:45pm · email hidden

For those of you that are sending your RSVP's by way of electronic mail, please be sure to give a selection of Prime Rib, Chicken Florentine or Vegetarian for your meal selection. I am getting in a lot with no meal choice. Ditto for the mail RSVP's. Thanks!!

Anonymous · Hayward, CA · Monday, October 6, 1997 at 7:45pm

Hi y'all!!! This is cool, yes? Let's do the Timewarp!!! I am having a fab time emailing Steve Lindsey, so if there anymore of you class of '78-ers out there, don't be STRANGERS!! (But you can continue to be strange..) I am wondering if there are any other S of the Arters out there...particularly any IFD-ers left!!! I am dancing again--Yonit Levy has a class in ElCerrito on Wednesdays and I drive the 90 miles from Sacramento every week. I know, I'm a fanatic. Oh, well. Love to hear from anyone. Looking for Suki Stern (Steve said she was married...), Alison Lara, Bob Naumann, and gosh...probably lots more I spaced out. Can't make it to the reunion, though. :(( Later!!

Kjer Eastham (LaForce) · Fair Oaks, ca · Monday, October 6, 1997 at 11:48pm · email hidden

I've been gone 2 months; excited about our reunion. Thanks to all the yellow jacket workers for pulling this together. I want to dance to Stephanie Mills' "Never Knew Love Like This Before," ok?

Anonymous · Oakland, CA · Sunday, October 5, 1997 at 8:09pm · email hidden

Briar - don't crash Grizzly and Shasta - I heard their folks aren't out of town after all. Try us in Emeryville, instead - we can do the bumb and brick house and funkify if you're still a young man, "baby" "ohhhohhhh". Larry Becker - Nebraska is not too far away. I wish you were coming. You know how I know it's been 20 years? I hate pants with the crotches hanging down to the knees, and none of them want to work that hard, and piercing the tongue looks masochistic. See, I sound old. But I've got the same spirit. I'm married, no children, have 2 german shepherd dogs who are smarter than some of my friends and we are doing search and rescue work with them. I still am constantly on a spiritual path, meditate, live one day at a time, love poetry and dancing . . . and the best news of all - all the donahues are turning out great - marrying great partners and having little ones. I feel quite blessed. Will be great to see everyone. Erin

Erin Donahue · USA · Sunday, October 5, 1997 at 8:29pm · email hidden

Reading all the comments below, I just had to jump in one last time! I see a number of familiar names -- Barbie Ruskin, and also Heidi Farwell, who checked in all the way from Kauai (Barbie and Heidi, remember partying on that Kauai beach in '77 with Eric Rymland? I don't blame you for going back, Heidi!) I also see Tim McElheney and Kent McCue: Hello to my former Buena Vista Way neighbors! ... Though I won't be attending the reunion, I've been having a grand old time reuniting online with a few of you BHSers -- Julian Henkin, Simone Otus (I just got your baby announcement for Tench Mahmut Coxe -- congrats, girl!), Jennifer Cobb, Larry Becker, and John Laetsch. I hope we all stay in touch; in the meantime, don't let that old married man Chris Casimere slouch off on attending (Mindy, will you make sure of it for me?), and may you all have a rip-roaring, hide-the-silverware, won't-see-nothing-like-it-'til-our-50th-reunion party! I absolutely plan on being there for that one. I'll be the one with the white hair turning up the volume on the Ohio Players (what a thought). Warmest regards, Becky Chambers. P.S. Since others are so immodestly plugging their sites ... if any of you are into industrial pollution control (yawn, I know), check out my new "Water Focus" column at www.pollutioneng.com.

Rebecca Chambers Vick · Munster, IN · Friday, October 3, 1997 at 1:34pm · email hidden

In response to Heidi, Michelle Myles was married exactly one year ago (according to her sister, Simone) and lives with husband in Walnut Creek. I think his last name is "Queen". I gave my phone # to Simone and asked her to pass it on to Michelle but haven't heard from her. She is still singing acapella with LaReeva, Simone and their father! That's all I know for now!

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 1:08pm · email hidden

IT IS MY PLAN TO ATTEND THE CLASS REUNION. SEE YOU SOON.

Anonymous · OAKLAND, CA · Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 5:56pm

Hi, Everyone! Looking forward to seeing you-all on the 18th & 19th. I never thought I would be enthusiastic about my high school reunion. I completely missed the 10 year one, but I'm psyched about year 20. Thanks to the committee member for putting this together. It'll be great! I'm still on the radio, though I just gave up my early morning show on KPFA, I'm on 91.7 KALW San Francisco Saturday Afternoons as the announce on duty ("stay tuned for all things considered") and my little folk music show, "A Patchwork Quilt" at 4pm. And you know what they say to us artistic types (musicians, actors, public radio dj's), "Don't Give Up Your Day Job". I'm 15 years at Cody's Books, now opening a new store on trendy 4th Street, where I'll be taking books out of boxes and putting them on shelves in time for the grand opening in November. I'll see you-all later! Love, Kevin

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CA · Friday, September 26, 1997 at 8:04pm · email hidden

I'm gettng really excited about this reunion! Can't wait to see everyone. It seems like one evening and a picnic will hardly be enough time to catch up with everyone! Does anyone know where Alan Odom is? How about Michelle Myles? See you all very soon.

Heidi Scholl (Farwell) · Kauai, Hi. · Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 1:32pm · email hidden

Concert Chorale People: I recently joined a choir here in NY and the director knows Larry Barker quite well. I may not have as full story as others, but apparently Larry is now in San Antonio working with the Music department at the University of Texas. I would be interested in hearing from former Chorale members to find out if you're still in Music and how Chorale shaped your experiences. Eric

Eric Arndt · NY, NY · Monday, September 22, 1997 at 7:36am · email hidden

As a committee member who frequents this web site, I am a little concerned that many of you who have said you are coming to the reunion have net yet sent in you reg.fee. PLEASE do so ASAP so we can plan appropriately. It is going to be a GREAT, FUN even this year, not one you will want to miss! We are all really looking forward to seeing everyone on Oct. 18th!

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Monday, September 22, 1997 at 10:42am · email hidden

I am disappointed that I can not attend the reunion. It looks fun and this site is wonderful!

Susan Thompson Geiduschek · Seattle, Wa · Monday, September 22, 1997 at 5:05pm · email hidden

Thanks Mindy for tracking me down. Love the web page!

Cecily Caceu (Batey) · Oakland, CA · Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 7:47am · email hidden

So where are the rest of the Soccer Team? Steve Chew I hear your putting out fires in Oaktown.Is your arm O.K after that break in El Cerrito? I was hopping that we could get a 20 year remathch with Harry Ells for the championship! As you can see I still love Soccer , I run the Youth soccer leauge in North Lake Tahoe For 500 kids. Unfortunatly I blew my knee out this summer in an adult league in Truckee (Jerry Rice injury).I hope to Be able to dance and play at the picnic,I'll bring the soccer ball. Bring your kids I would love to kick the ball with them! Big thanks to James and the committee!

George Tsaconas · Crystal Bay, NV · Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 9:44am · email hidden

Now I'm sorry that I didn't submit a senior picture to the yearbook in 1977.

Liz Abuan Pollack · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 2:33pm · email hidden

Hey everybody out there! Even though I split a year early my class is '77. I hope to see a lot of old friends at the reunion.

Anonymous · Walnut Creet, CA · Friday, September 12, 1997 at 1:41pm

Dennis Brown

George Tsaconas · Crystal Bay, NV · Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 7:56pm · email hidden

It's nice to see the names of old friends and acquaintances. For the moment, I'm out of the centers of action (Nebraska) and will be unable to attend the reunion. Thanks for establishing a virtual version. Are any of you out there? -- Robert Brown, Quincy Woodson, Ralph Fong, Erin Donahue, Ricky Nishita, Mark Robinson, Clarence Jackson, Oscar Bradley, Sasha Peters....?

Larry Becker · USA · Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 3:51pm · email hidden

Thanx to the organizers of this. Looking forward to a groovy time! Or is that backwards?

Warren Seward · El Cerrito, CA · Thursday, September 4, 1997 at 1:08am · email hidden

Please let the reunion people know that I was NOT in the class of 77, but the class of 78! Thank you.

Andres Fernandez · Berkeley, CA USA 94707 · Sunday, August 31, 1997 at 10:35am · email hidden

Has it really been 20 years? Rip Van Winkle wouldn't have missed a thing. How wonderful to hear from all you beautiful people. I'll be in Italy during the month of October, but I wanted to let you know that I'm still here. Hi to Eric Arndt and Mark Williams. Has anyone kept in touch with Jim McKinney? Much love and laughter on the 20th reunion.

Chris Decker · San Francisco, CA · Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 12:55pm · email hidden

Looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing all that funky music!!

Nick Gibbens · San Rafael, CA · Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 11:39am · email hidden

I agree that the price of the event ticket is steep for some and the committee discussed quite a bit. But, that's why we included the potluck picnic so those that couldn't come to Sat. event could come Sun. That's what happens when you sponsor an event like this and don't have much seed money Sorry.

Sunshine Michelle Coleman Lambright · Oakland, CA · Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 10:02pm · email hidden

Hi Nice Idea... Is this Ellen? friends with Pammy, Tricia, & Alex? I'm looking into traveling to the renunion. I was the one with long hair and (oh alot of us had long hair didn't we...lol). Well hope to see you and great site!!!

Lori (Hackett) Dekker · Key Largo, FL · Thursday, August 21, 1997 at 5:52pm · email hidden

I am looking forward to the reunion. I am excited about seeing old friends and re-acquainting ourselves!

Renita D. Rhone-Williams · Los Angeles, CA · Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 2:45pm · email hidden

Helloooo....

Tadashi Nakadegawa · Oakland, CA · Monday, August 18, 1997 at 8:44am · email hidden

I am class of 1978, but I heard about the site, and wanted to see who had written in.

Nancy (Briar) Backman · Kirkland, WA · Monday, August 18, 1997 at 9:39am · email hidden

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone after 20 years! Check out this site "A Net Source". It is a site reviewing the best sites on the web. Also there is a Mall for your shopping convenience.

Anonymous · Berkeley, CA · Monday, August 18, 1997 at 7:09pm

The BHS Reunion T-Shirts are coming! Check out the T-Shirt design and ordering information on the T-Shirt page... BHS Class of 77 T-Shirts

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 11:29pm

pretty scary..looking forward to it, and is it true that the reunion is going to held at Senior and Grizzly

Keith Briar · San Francisco, ca · Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 5:50pm · email hidden

Isn't this Great! Thanks to all who are doing the work putting this together. Hey I am still in Berkeley. Email me. I hope the $100 price tag does not deter anyone from attending.

Rick Sweeney · Berkeley, ca · Monday, August 11, 1997 at 12:24am · email hidden

Great job pulling all of this together, folks. I look forward to October.

Steve Wollenberg · San Francisco, CA · Monday, August 11, 1997 at 11:03am · email hidden

Wow, man. I think I missed MY reunion. What happened to 1996? I can't believe it's been .... 21 years! Cheers to all and for those who remember ... The Road.

Dave Lesher · Sacramento, Ca · Monday, August 11, 1997 at 1:13pm · email hidden

Hi again. Just got my invitation to the party in the mail, and I wanted to coment about the price. I personally don't have a problem with it, since I currently have a good job, but I worry about some of our peers who might not be doing so well. This would exclude them based on income, and it doesn't seem fair. I understand that it costs a lot to put on something like this, so I was wondering if there would be some way to make allowances. Whaddaya think, organization committee?

Rachel Davis · Walnut Creek, CA · Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 12:10pm · email hidden

It has only been five years since the last one, right? Time flies with work, kids and other family matters and you don't remember that it has been 20 YEARS! since high school. This a great website to check out. I'm seeing names that I have not seen in a long time. I have talked with Chris Comfort and he is planning to come to the reunion. Does anyone know the whereabouts of one Oscar Bradley ?

Tim McElheney · Elk Grove, Ca · Thursday, August 7, 1997 at 9:41am · email hidden

Hey guys ... I'm not from you rclass, school, city or state but I am organizing our Class O' 77 reunion here in Austin, TX. Got any good ideas? We are planning a 70 fashion show and awards. I think this site is great. Good luck! And "Oh Thank Heaven for the Class of '77"! (Hey, it was the 70s ... what do you expect?)

Anonymous · Austin, TX · Thursday, August 7, 1997 at 4:34pm

Thank you James for creating this web site. It is incredible to think that we graduated 20 years ago. I look forward to catching up on the lives of many high school friends with whom I have lost touch. Yes, my married name is the same as my maiden name, just spelled differently!

Ann Wolff (formerly Wolfe) · Mountain View, CA · Thursday, August 7, 1997 at 5:20pm · email hidden

This is really too cool. I can't believe it has been 20 years already! I dont feel (eek!) almost 40... Ellen, James - great to hear that you're still around! I will be at the reunion - wouldn't miss it for the world, so will Heidi, trying to convince the guys it would be fun... but not being BHS grads... Look forward to seeing all of you in October!

Margaret Keith Mentakis · Elk Grove, CA · Friday, July 25, 1997 at 1:46pm · email hidden

Virtual Yellowjackets... Glad I finally took my old pal Dennis Brown's advice and visited this website... Any other alums barking up the writing/filmmaking/theatre/comics/interactive, etc., & et al. trees? Maybe we should form some kinda arts caucus and help each other along... (I actually got a theatre piece out of our 10 yr. reunion, which I workshopped down here in L.A. -- these reunion things are *redolent*!)... Expatriated down here for awhile, married & parenting and missing the north -- which I don't get to visit often enough... Looking forward to our double--decade rendezvous! Cheers...

Mark Williams · Studio City, CA · Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 2:37pm · email hidden

Just wanted to let folks know that I have been in touch with Russell Barnett, Scott Hansen, Karen San Martin, Alison (Dundes) Renteln and Paul Renteln. They will spread the "reunion word" to those they keep in contact with. I also "saw" Marilyn Adamson and the mother of Jason Winett, but unfortunately I wasn't able to make contact with either of them. Guess that is what happens when one doesn't leave Berkeley!

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 9:28pm · email hidden

James, thanks lots for taking the initiative to create such a sight that so many are enjoying. Looks great! I'm an active committee member and am plugged into the details. Expecting a great turnout and events (including picnic). Everyone help spread the word and ensure the reunion success. It will take us all to create that success. Look forward to seeing many of you in October. For those of you who can't make it stay in touch and you can order t-shirts, memories books and still be included. Enjoy your day!!

Sunshine Michelle Coleman Lambright · USA · Friday, July 18, 1997 at 6:25pm · email hidden

I can't believe that it has been 20 years... Looking forward to the reunion in October. Until then I'll be working hard on the committee.

Daphne Moore · Oakland, ca · Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 11:30am · email hidden

I ran into j. cobb in NYC, we traded E-mail addresses, and she forwarded this website address to me. What a blast from the past to see so many familiar names! Hope I can make it to the reunion in October! I'll spread the word to my other class of '77 friends. Thanks so much to all who have contributed to organizing this site and the parties to come!

Barbara Ruskin · New York, NY · Monday, July 14, 1997 at 7:02pm · email hidden

I just read all the comments for the first time. This is really a great idea, I am so proud of James for producing it.(James is my husband) I look forward to the reunion, I don't think we have changed too much, it will be interesting to see what other people think. Barbie,if you ever see Margaret, Gordy or Heidi please say 'hi' for us.

Ellen (Degnan) Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Monday, July 14, 1997 at 10:04pm · email hidden

Hey there, another stow-away fromthe class of "78 just wanted to say hi to any of my "older" pals, from class of "77. anyone from the school of the arts out there.

Anonymous · West Hollywood, ca · Friday, July 11, 1997 at 12:16pm

Thanks for having a web site to make future connections with old classmates.

Robert Lewis · El Cerrito, CA · Thursday, July 10, 1997 at 10:33pm · email hidden

Wow, I was looking at our yearbook today- sure doesn't seem like that was twenty years ago! I remember us as having really wild hair and fashions, but to me today we look like normal kids. Of course our jeans were tight, not baggy like today, but hey, fashions change. I'm welcome to hearing from others who were at BHS in the seventies, at the time I couldn't wait to get out, but looking back now, twenty years later, they were some pretty good times. As they say "youth is wasted on the young". To Steve from Australia: yes, I know the whereabouts of both Charles McNeal and Laura Gorton now Laura West. If you wish to contact them, please e-mail me, as I don't have e-mail addresses for them to give you. Eric Warren

Eric Warren · USA · Monday, July 7, 1997 at 9:19pm · email hidden

Hey! Things have changed since 1977!!! Wow, Jonathon Lowell, how the heck are you??? I know where Jim Dougherty is but not George Dougherty. Hope to hear from more folks before October!

Mindy Scharlin · Berkeley, CA · Monday, July 7, 1997 at 9:38pm · email hidden

Hello fellow BHSers! Looking forward to the reunion! I'm not in the yearbook since I graduated in Jan 77, but I just looked through it and remember a lot of the faces!

Rachel Davis · Walnut Creek, CA · Sunday, July 6, 1997 at 10:46am · email hidden

There's lots of people I'd love to hear from -- Terri, Dominique, Susan & Susan, Giovanna, Jenny, Virginia, Simone, Nancy, Eric -- you know who you are! Hope all's great in wonderful Berkeley. I miss it, but I'm enjoying life in the Windy City, with friends, family, and two kids, Calvin and Natalie. :-)

Becky Chambers · munster, IN · Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 9:23am · email hidden

Greetings all! Looking forward to getting together in October. I just attended a 20th reunion of Miramonte High School in Orinda -- it made me quite homesick for Berkeley and pleased that I attended BHS!

Jonathan Lowell · San Francisco, CA · Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 4:06pm · email hidden

20 years already, Don't YOU ALL feel sooooo young!!!!! Can't wait to see all of you at the reunion. If anyone is into Health and Nutrition, please check out my website. It is www.symmetry.3000.com/KRPickens (a little plug there: *))

Kathy Holland · Hayward, CA · Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 11:03pm · email hidden

I'm class of '75, actually, but I see there are a few other non-'77 folks here so I guess I'm eligible. Love to see some of us from'74, '75, '76 post, too. A L S O : If enough of you from any of these classes have AOL addresses, maybe we can set up a chatroom now and then, and have some virtual mini-reunions. AOL isn't good for much, but that's one thing we could take advantage of. Anyway, if you DO have an AOL address or know of a classmate who does, please post it here. Or feel free to email me. It would be fun to be reminded of some of those old familiar (and unfamiliar) faces.

Michael Grossman · New York, NY · Monday, June 30, 1997 at 4:42pm · email hidden

Hello to all my old compatriots who may happen to see this. Send some e-mail and let's begin our reunion early. I am still in touch with many of the old friends.

Anthony Hill · Berkeley, CA · Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 6:13pm · email hidden

This is a nice site! Interesting hearing from you Lyndelle, we go all the way back to Jefferson and Longfellow. Say, where is Michael Poe?

Rick(y) Golphin · USA · Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at 7:47pm · email hidden

I'm going into BHS next year as a freshman and I am interested in all that it has to offer. Please send me info on how to get into honors math classes if I took pre-algebra in 8th grade.

Owen Gould · Berkeley, CA · Friday, June 13, 1997 at 12:42pm · email hidden

Just wondering what has happened to all of my fellow "Yellow Jacket" classmates?

Anonymous · CA · Friday, June 13, 1997 at 1:11pm

Thanks for doing this.

Eric Arndt · New York, NY · Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 12:23pm · email hidden

Now living in New York City after spending years traveling the planet. Australia was my most recent home. If you're ever in NYC let me know. Eric

Eric Arndt · New York, NY · Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 12:40pm · email hidden

Well not too many people are writing comments in the guest book so I thought I would! If you have any interesting stories about how you found out about the reunion you should post them here. I hope you enjoy the web site and the reunion!

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 11:48pm

Well, actually I'm an imposter. I'm from the great class of '78. But I'm now teaching science at BHS, and would like to offer a tour of campus to any folks returning for the renuion. We opened the completely remodeled G building last year, and are opening the new H building this summer. Lots has changed since we were students. I'm also working on the BHS web page, and we are trying to create an online alumni database. If any of you have CGI experience and would like to help with this project, please drop me an email. Good luck with your reunion. Let me know if a group wants a tour (we'll only hit you up lightly for contributions!!) Lee Trampleasure

Lee Trampleasure · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 11:50pm

well, actually I'm an imposter. I'm from the great class of '78. But I'm now teaching science at BHS, and would like to offer a tour of campus to any folks returning for the renuion. We opened the completely remodeled G building last year, and are opening the new H building this summer. Lots has changed since we were students. I'm also working on the BHS web page, and we are trying to create an online alumni database. If any of you have CGI experience and would like to help with this project, please drop me an email. Good luck with your reunion. Let me know if a group wants a tour (we'll only hit you up lightly for contributions!!) Lee Trampleasure

Lee Trampleasure · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 11:50pm

Wow! I can't believe I found a homepage for BHS! Does anyone know the whereabouts of Charles McNeal or Laura Gorton?

Anonymous · Australia · Friday, May 30, 1997 at 8:34am

just trying to find something to do

Anonymous · ms · Monday, May 26, 1997 at 10:59am

What a great idea, a twenty year reunion. I am definitely interested. I will tell anyone I can. Since I have lived on the East Coast (NYC) for the past twenty years I have really lost touch. I am in the yearbook, and would love to hear from anyone from anyone that attended BHS at that time. Ian K. Fisher

Ian K. Fisher · Brooklyn, NY · Monday, May 12, 1997 at 7:45am · email hidden

Looking forward to the 20 year reunion

Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Friday, May 9, 1997 at 8:02am

I guess I'm the first non-'77 to register ('76). I like the idea of a multi-year reunion. I got a shock when I turned to the In Memory page. Will someone please tell me what happened to Phil Agratelis? I hadn't known. Some other familiar names too but I'll have to think harder. Phil I knew from jazz band. He was top notch.

Don Teeter · email hidden

Always wistful, sobering, but usually sweet to visit the BHS 77 message board -- sobering, certainly, to learn news about the passing of classmates -- Suki's cancer, Paul's suicide -- and thinking of being about half the way towards home plate (the Giants are doing well, let's use a baseball metaphor) at this point in life... My partially Bay Area-set "Danger Boy" books are coming back out next year froma new publisher, where the series will also be continued (more at www.dangerboy.com for the truly curious), had one marriage come and go, and my primary blessings are my own two "danger boys," ages 9 & 4. And I never get back to the Bay Area often enough, given how I miss it. A couple other pieces of business here, by request from Dennis Brown, the original Happy Man (apologies to Greg Kihn): He wants me to let everyone know he can be digitally contacted by text message, by going to www.arch.com and entering this number: 510 345 0336. You can then fire away up to a couple hundred words, if you want to say howdy. Also, Dennis is promulgating the idea of a combined '76 - '77 - '78 class reunion next time out, a couple/three years down the road... (by which time we sure as hell better have someone else in the White House!) happy trails, all... --Mark

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